Gorgon

Gorgon Definition

Gor·gon (gôr′gən)

noun

Gr. Myth. any of three sisters with snakes for hair, so horrible that the beholder is turned to stone
any ugly, terrifying, or repulsive woman

Etymology: ME < L Gorgo (gen. Gorgonis) < Gr Gorgō < gorgos, terrible, fierce

Gorgon Related Forms

Gor·go′·nian adjective

gorgon Quotes

He shouldered high his voluntary Cross, Wrestled his hardships into forms of beauty, And taught his gorgon destinies to sing.

—Campbell, (Ignatius) Roy Dunnachie

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