Gorgon Medusa Book - Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon

Solving The Mystery of Gorgon Medusa presents very original ideas on the origin of the Perseus and Medusa myth, and its legacy, taking into account optics, physiology, classical literature and culture, astronomy, comic books, cinema, and parallels from myths around the world. This Gorgon Medusa book is well worth the read not only for scholars and historians but also for anyone interested in good mystery.

Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon Medusa explains many of the features of the Greek myths associated with the Gorgons and shows why they appear worldwide, also provides a detailed case study of how myths evolve and are reinvented to suit new purposes.