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The myth of Medusa

Laura Aitken-Burt · TED

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Medusa, transformed into a monstrous Gorgon by a wrathful Athena, sought refuge in a hidden cave. Time after time, would-be heroes journeyed to the cave to make their names by murdering Medusa— but fell to her gaze every time. Until another young man, Perseus, began his quest for glory. Laura Aitken-Burt shares the myth of Medusa and her infamous power to petrify. [Directed by Yael Reisfeld, narrated by Christina Greer, music by Yael Reisfeld].

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Laura Aitken-Burt
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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