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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Charlotte Hawes

What does the Medusa tattoo mean? Symbolic meaning explained as TikTok trend goes viral

To most people, Medusa is known as a snake-haired figure in Greek mythology who could turn those who crossed her path into stone.

But to others, Medusa is an individual whose story holds a much deeper meaning – so much so they have decided to get a tattoo of her.

Medusa was one of three Gorgon sisters alongside siblings Stheno and Euryale, but she was the only mortal, with her sisters considered immortal beings. They were children of the ancient marine deities Phorcys and his sister Ceto.

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