Who better to protect Medusa against Poseidon than Athena, an enemy to Poseidon.īut that isn’t what happens.Who better to protect a woman’s virtue than Athena, one of three virgin goddesses.
It is said that she ran to the Temple of Athena seeking protection. So, as what happens in all the myths, Poseidon sees her, wants her, and takes her. Medusa was rumored to be incredibly beautiful. Then imagine this – one day you are gathering water for service in the temple and here comes Poseidon and sees her. Part of the requirements of being a priestess to Athena would have included Medusa promising to remain chaste while in service.
