This is Not the Time to Be Timid

The Daily Writer · Nov 3, 2020 · 2m

The scariest monster in ancient Greek mythology was not a cyclops, sea monster, or dragon. It was a woman named Medusa. Legend has it that she was assaulted by Poseidon in Athena's temple. In her anger, Athena transformed Medusa's hair into venomous snakes and disfigured her face so badly that anyone who gazed at her would be turned to stone. Medusa was finally defeated by the hero Perseus. He crept into her cave one day while she was sleeping. Using his polished shield as a mirror, he cut off her head. Medusa is a good representation of the fear we feel sometimes. It's 2020. There are…