Mighty Medusa

At first glance, it would seem that Medusa, the mortal Gorgon with writhing snakes for hair, wide glaring eyes, and a protruding tongue, is the least likely of all characters in Greek mythology to be a fashion and cultural icon. Yet, the opposite is true. Although her appearance was said to be so hideous that she could turn men to stone, Medusa has been immortalized by artists throughout the ages with a countenance that remains ubiquitous.