The Gorgons of Greek Mythology - (Greek Mythology Explained) 

Who noticed the little spider at the bottom

You know what i find interesting? Is that the Gorgons were treated by the Greeks like Gargoyles are treated by the Catholics in Europe. An evil looking thing to keep evil away.

Here's an interesting thing: in modern greek "gorgon" (or "gorgona" as it's the modern version) means "mermaid".

Am I the only one who’s just finding out that Medusa’s sisters are not only gorgons like her but also have their own unique abilities. Such as Euryale having a loud scream that could kill anyone and Stheno who has immense murder and feral tendencies.

When I saw that little bug crawling on the screen, I slapped my phone screen so hard I swear 😂💀

I wish medusa would stop *OBJECTIFYING* people. **Ba dum tss**

I'm glad you did a more in depth video on the gorgons. The Ovid story was becoming so dominant that it was blotting out the rich folk lore of the creatures.

Your voice sounds like it was selectively bred to sound as trustworthy as possible.

I know it's been a while, I've taken some time out to implement a few new ideas and work on my content, book and overall future plans. Hopefully you enjoy the first video back!

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Stheno means “strong and forceful” Euryale means “far roaming”

I always thought Medusa was the only one with the petrification gaze, because of her history with Athena. I didn't know her sisters had it too. Great info!

Yes finally a video that isn’t just about how she was mortal and that’s what Athena did to her, at least you talked about the other versions and that that version was just one person’s vision of her.

Thanks for bringing out that the Gorgons had the early status of protectors. It makes them no less frightening, but does add a positive aspect to beings we associate with evil.

I never really thought about the difference in origin of Medusa and her sisters. I always knew the story of her role as a priestess and her transformation and how there were three Gorgons but it never crossed my mind that they didn't add up. I have always found Medusa's story fascinating and this video makes me want to look into the origins of her sisters in much more detail. Great video!

Fun fact: Different Hellenised regions had their own Gorgons. E.g. in Egypt/ North Africa, the names Gorgon & Catoblepas were used interchangeably to describe a Wildebeest that could turn you to stone with its gaze!

The depiction of the gorgon always interested me because the snake hair made me think of dread locs.

The intro is so epic!!!

Your voice is perfect for these kinds of videos. So relaxing, I actually fell asleep.

In my tongue, medusa (meduza) means jellyfish.

”You've slain the Gordon?! Let me see!” Famous last words.

The new intro looks great and the spider crawling around the border and out of the tree is a nice touch.

In the Disney's Hercules cartoon that came after the movie Medusa was portrayed as sweet, despite the snakes in the hair & purifying gaze. I actually like that depiction the most. Kind of Funny though considering she was also portraying in the actually Hercules Animated movie Disney made before that, & while she was only portrayed for a moment there she looked far more monstrous. It's quite a striking difference so it would be nice to see how she goes from Hercules being her "one true friend" to being her adversary

I am a big fan of Greek Mythology, as well as Egyptian and Norse Mythologies,

Ms thang that intro is EVERYTHING!

I do like the new intro. You put some work into that.

I have 2 children with Greek mythology names EROS & PERSEPHONE I always hear how much everyone loves them

The name Gorgon always makes me think of the Gorons from The Legend of Zelda.

Nice new into. Medusa was always one of my favorite tragic mythological figures. A devoted priestess to Athena, though there is one story that has her has the priestess of Hestia, who do to her beauty is rapped in the temple by Poseidon. Turned into a monster in punishment for the rap, or in some stories to be repulsive to Poseidon. Then forced into exile.

Very nice video, excellent intro and I am glad you are here. By the way, the story of Medusa being priestess of Athena and her transformation by the goddess it was a very later story of the late antiquity and classical writers. Ancient Greeks and earlier writers in general believed she was one of the three Gorgons, with divine ancestry as you also said, and was born like her sisters in the same appearance with the only difference she was mortal and not immortal like them (and not a human before transformation).

Love the voice, love the images, the way you bring to us in details these stories. Thank you.

Medusa cant seem to get a *HEAD* of herself *Hah*

I really would like this whole script written in print. Great short explaination. Would of like to have put in my book.

So glad that the creator of the Webtoon Comic, Lore Olympus, made the Gorgon sisters how they originally we're depicted x3

Woah! Love the intro, yet the info is always the highlight. I feel that the revamp of a gorgon’s looks is to further display how people often wonder into her territory. Her looks are indeed beautiful or more humanistic compared to her classical look, but the more beautiful something is (or at least, rumored to be beautiful), the more likely that people would sneak a glance at that thing, making it more evil than it really appears if it can persuade others to do something they weren’t suppose to do. Take for instance Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Medusa was depicted as a beautiful woman who covered her gaze through glasses and her hair under a...wig or wrap, I think. When people wonder into her territory, she seeks to convince her prey to look upon her like a seductress. In a sense, the classical Gorgon look produces a Boogey man kind of feel: a creature feared by all and should be avoided by all. Today, a Gorgon are challenges like the Devil in high heels. In the modern age, the best way to make a villainous Gorgon is by making her a challenge in the quest of Greek/modern Greek heroes like Percy Jackson or the newer versions of Perseus, as well as give her a reason to be pissed of by those who come into her home. Her beauty and human features make her relatable by many yet act as a deceptive tool for those foolish enough to look at her.

That intro was absolutely amazing! I honestly love it so much, the video is quite on par. You have changed my view on gorgons now. Thank you, and keep it up. :)

Fun fact: In modern Greek, Gorgona means mermaid. Also, we call jellyfish (only the ones that sting) Medusa (meduses for plural)

Thanks for this, I love Greek mythology and you do it brilliantly. The introduction was also amazing so keep up the great work

The film from which your clip came from is the cause of my deep interest in Greek mythology, I watched it as a teenager and now I'm 63, I've passed this interest to my children and now I've started with my grandchildren, all things mythical seem to grab a child's attention.

Everytime i hear gorgons. I think of that movie small soldier's.

Brilliant as always man. Good hustle!

Okkkkaaayyy!! I’m seeing the new improvements 😎 you are on to something great my friend ❤️ I am enjoying watching you thrive! Love from PA

The new intro is gorgeous and I have no clue why but that little spider crossing the bottom of the screen at 2:10 killed me. Great stuff. Looks & feels better than a big studio production.

I’ve always loved mythology so I love your channel. I’m happy to see you back. So many myths you will never run out of material. If you do I’m sure we have suggestions for you. Lycos for example.

I love how this guy talks the way he does it's easy to understand what he's trying to teach us i wish he was my teacher it would be alot easier ^-^

I have missed watching these amazing viru videos! And yes, the new into is awesome! I always learn more than I thought I knew about mythologies of any kind

You've covered the gorgons and the lamia, now what about the naga or some other less known snake based mythicals?

Really missed your videos, and like always, they are always great, you did a great job with that opening

New intro is absolutely gorgeous, New edit style is great too

Great video the history of Medusa has always been interesting to me definitely hope to see more videos on stuff like that's in the very near future

I always found the story of Athena punishing Medusa after she was assaulted strange. I look forward to checking out the other videos here.

She is based on mythology of the Naga of Indo-China. The serpents' tendency to raise it's head and guard it's ground made it ideal for placing with hidden treasures and riches as a measure of defense that is hard to remove, which is why Medusa is associated with protection.

This was amazing I love learning new things about mythology also your new into is awesome.

Probably said multiple times already but you rock. You do a great job making learning about these things even more fun. Also I love the new intro.

Wow love the graphics and the new intro

Wow that new intro is amazing. Love the video :)

That intro reminds me of Netflix exclusive "Grim" but first makes me think of "tales from the crypt" 😂 I love it

There's also a very well-made Soviet cartoon based on the myth of Perseus, (and it is actually called 'Perseus'), that features a winged Medusa, with some almost dragon-liked characteristics. You can find it on RU-vid.

Love what you've done with the video! The intro is amazing and the background with al the animations happening in the back look great!

The videos was amazing as always but that intro I took stole the show for just this video ☺️ Keep up the great work can’t wait to see the next video

Love the new opening for this site. Very catchy. [Also liked the discourse too.]

Loved this video! And the new intro.

Fantastic video! And excellent timing on your part! Thank you!!!

I missed this channel. I'm glad you're back!

So glad you're back I've been waiting for this video its nice to also hear about her sisters. Will you do a video on Baba yaga

love you bro.... keep it up BTW...the intro killed it!!!

Waiting very patiently for this book my dude! You are my favorite channel on youtube.

Even better than before! Keep being awesome ^^ Thank you

Verry interesting video! I love the new intro and the animations in this video!

Very insightful and informative video. My theory of who the Gorgons were in real life is they were a previously conquered tribe who were lucky enough to be remembered in Greek lore. Perhaps their hairstyle was dreadlocks that can resemble snakes from a distance.

I love the new opening!!! Beautiful as always. I like the tiny spider that walks across the bottom of the screen! Cant wait for the book!

I really enjoyed this documentary on the Gorgons! I look forward to more material on this and other subjects from this channel! All the best!

Thanks for the credit for the intro animation etc ;) More stuff coming your way...

The new intro is amazing - like the intro for Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, both tell a highly visual story.

I don't often comment on videos but DAMN! Your voice is so soothing and I really enjoy listening and learning more about mythology. Well done my dude

Intro is so good! I love the way the content is looking. Keep up the amazing work.

Seriously the new intro was amazing

Awome new intro and great new display for your videos!

The intro was epic! Also, love the new style.

Damn. I'm really liking this new set up. Keep improving sir, it could only get better from here.

Thanks was missing your stuff . thought I knew about the Gorgon's bit but there's more to it

Amazing video 😊😊😊 I love The Gorgon Sisters. I love that you are give the world the original myths and views of the differnt types of mythology. Being completly honest I don't always like the adaptations of the Greek myths cause mostly they do stuff that make them much different from the original. I really like your channel and hope everything goes well with the book 😊😊😊

That little spider was too cute of a touch, and thank you for re educating me on Medusa and her sisters

I loved this throughly informative video immensely, THANK YOU!!💕👏

Hey! You're back.. Welcome back!

Thank you for this post regarding the Gorgons,particularly the info regarding Medusa.Very enjoyable and information as all your posts are.I do love the new intro you have! It certainly adds to the overall mood of the upcoming information. Will your book be available on Amazon? Very glad to see you're back.Truthfully,I can't imagine any other voice being my host. Regards.

So glad you're back!

Glad to see you back bro I was really starting to miss my mythology updates, I love the new intro it was so good until I thought I had click on the wrong channel lol, anyway great job and keep up the good work I look forward to your next video.

AMAZING INTRO!

Two very good representations of the Gorgon can be found in the movies The Gorgon, and The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao.

Great videos, have been watching them over the past couple of day, love mythology, very insightful on the tales I know and love and the ones I don't know!!!!!

Shmancy new intro, Myth. I love it! Very fitting for the fab topic of this video😉

I enjoyed watching your video. It definitely offers a new perspective on Medusa. I never really saw her as the bad guy. Just simply misunderstood.

That is a great intro, though I thought you already had a gorgon video. Either way, I like it

Really love the new intro and layout of the video, hope you keep both for future videos later on

Love the new intro man

The new intro is pretty awesome, also thank you. I've always wondered how you pronounce the names of Medusa's sisters.

Love it! I knew a few of those stories (aside from Kratos) but now my thirst for knowledge is rekindled, thank you for the video!

I've only recently discovered your channel and I am hooked. Subbed! I binged your entire Greek mythology playlist over the course of two days. I enjoy your commentary and the content is fascinating. Your voice is quite lovely as well. Kudos.