Gorgon
noun
A mythical monster from ancient Greek stories with snake-like hair and a gaze that could turn people to stone.
In the Greek myth, Perseus beheads the Gorgon Medusa.
Often appears as...
- gorgon medusa
- gorgon sisters
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Literary
noun
An ugly or terrible person, usually a woman.
He described his ex-wife as a gorgon.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A mythical monster from ancient Greek stories with snake-like hair and a gaze that could turn people to stone.
In the Greek myth, Perseus beheads the Gorgon Medusa.
Often appears as...
- gorgon medusa
- gorgon sisters
Usage tips
Literary
noun
An ugly or terrible person, usually a woman.
He described his ex-wife as a gorgon.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/3Greek Mythology
Rooted in Greek myths, used when referencing ancient stories or mythical contexts.
The museum's exhibit on Gorgons explores the terrifying creatures of Greek mythology.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Allusion
Often used in literature to allude to something petrifying or shockingly hideous.
Her gorgon gaze warned me not to come any closer.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Meaning
Represents paralyzing fear or an obstacle that must be overcome in stories.
Facing the bureaucratic paperwork felt like confronting a gorgon.
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Earth's mass extinction...
months at a time and the fossils are extraordinary you know gaze upon your very distant ancestors these are mammal-like reptiles they are culturally invisible we do not make movies about these this is gorgon opción or Gorgon that's an 18
Video examples
The Story Behind...
ground carries the flame of peace on the fallen to the future generations both of my grandfather's fought in World War two although I found my visit to my myath gorgon emotionally difficult it is one I will never forget
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