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Gorgon , in Greek mythology, one of three monstrous sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa; daughters of Ceto and Phorcus. Their hair was a cluster of writhing snakes, and their faces were so hideous that all who saw them were turned to stone. Only Medusa was mortal. They were much represented in Greek art.

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gorgon terrible- or repulsive-looking person. XVI. Generalized use of the proper name Gorgon — L. Gorgō, -ōn- — Gr. Gorgṓ, f. gorgós terrible.

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