In the old tapestry, Medusa was depicted with snakes for hair, a reminder that she was the youngest and only mortal of the three gorgon sisters, slain by Perseus.

The scuba diver paused to admire a glowing medusa drifting past the coral.

During the night dive, the glowing medusas drifted past the coral like phantom lanterns.

During the night dive, biologists counted dozens of glowing medusae drifting among the kelp.

After researching different styles, she decided that Medusa piercings would complement her smile better than a lip ring.

She decided to get a Medusa piercing, a delicate stud through the philtrum above her upper lip.