Stone Blind
Significance of Snakes
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The snakes that sprout from Medusa's head after Athene punishes her, are symbolic of beauty. Medusa perceives them as a curse. However, Medusa's sisters remind her that the snakes make Medusa more like them. The snakes bond the sisters together and underscore the unique nature of their bodies, their characters, and their relationship.