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Medusa is most famously known for her ability to turn any creature that gazes directly into her eyes to stone, an effective defense mechanism against any who would seek to harm her.

The snakes that serve as Medusa's hair are said to be independently mobile and potentially venomous, adding an additional layer of danger to those who approach her.

Medusa's power is not limited to living beings; she is often said to have the ability to turn objects into stone as well, expanding the range of her petrifying gaze.

Some tales suggest that Medusa's petrifying gaze couldn't affect anyone viewing her through a reflection, a key detail used by Perseus to defeat her.

In some versions of the myth, each drop of Medusa's blood could spawn either venomous serpents or turn into a stone upon touching the ground, depending on the interpretation.

Medusa is often depicted as having a presence so dreadful that it instills overwhelming fear in those who encounter her, incapacitating them before they even see her face.

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