medusa
/məˈduːsə/the dangerous one
My beauty seduced Poseidon instigating Athena’s jealousy.
My gaze paralyzes men and only the boldest one will be able to conquer me.
steno
/ˈstɛnoʊ/the strong one
My sisters and I are well known warriors called Gorgons.
I am furious, impetous and violent.
charybdis
/kəˈrɪbdɪs/the voracious one
I am greedy for life, anticonformist, and I confronted the fury of Zeus to satiate my instincts.
I dislike constrictions: those close to me know it well and they do not dare to hold me back.
scylla
/ˈsɪlə/the insidious one
I love bathing in crystal clear waters.
Several have fallen head over heels because of my gracefulness and gentleness.
It is impossible to free oneself from my swirling beauty.
arethusa
/ˌærɪˈθjuːzə/the prudish one
I ran away from Alpheus’s unrelenting love, asking Diana for help.
I flow wildly like fresh spring water.
etna
/ˈetnə/the balanced one
I stem from the union of earth and sky.
The powerful volcano where I live gives me the overflowing strength thanks to which I brought peace back between Hephaestus and Demeter.
cyane
/ˈsaɪænɪ/the courageous one
I am not afraid of danger and I fight for that in which I believe.
I confronted Hades and turned into a source of deep blue water.
I stand by those whom I love till the very end.
euryale
/jʊˈraɪəlɪ/the sensual one
I am the daughter of Phorcys and Ceto. I am seductive and instinctive.
I have golden wings that allow me to fly far away. I am not afraid of time passing by.
thalia
/ˈθeɪljə/the cheerful one
I love partying, dancing and laughing.
My cheerfulness is source of inspiration for poets and actors.
My joy is contagious. You will always see a smile upon my face.