In the myth, “Medusa and Athena,” there lived a beautiful maiden named Medusa. Medusa was very proud of her beauty and spoke of little else. One day, she was turned into a monster by Athena, the goddess of wisdom, because Medusa called herself prettier. Between Medusa and Athena, there was always a conflict. It all started when Athena noticed that Medusa was self-absorbed in her beauty and vain. Each day, Medusa’s boasting became more outrageous. For example, in the Parthenon, Medusa states, “My, this is a beautiful temple. It is shame it was wasted on Athena, for I am so much prettier than she is-perhaps someday people will build an even grander temple to my beauty.” As a result of Medusa’s constant bragging, Athena takes away Medusa’s
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Athena tells Medusa that working, learning, and playing are more valuable than being conceited. This is shown in the myth, when Athena states, “You think you are prettier than I am! I doubt that to be true, but even if it were- there is more to life than beauty alone. While others work and play and learn, you do little but boast and admire yourself.” Athena advises Medusa that rather than being vain, conceited and arrogant, she should be modest. She also is telling her that beauty isn’t everything and that modesty is more admirable. Another theme of this myth is that you shouldn’t show off. In addition, this myth teaches us that you should be happy with who you are, and that if you aren’t, there will be consequences. Overall, this myth teaches valuable lessons.
In conclusion, the conflict between Medusa and Athena teaches valuable lessons. Medusa was always absorbed in her own beauty and thought she was even prettier than Athena. For this, she was scolded by Athena, who believed that one’s beauty isn’t everything. As a punishment, Athena sent Medusa to live with the Gorgon sisters. The Gorgon Sisters would keep her away from all humans, so that they wouldn’t be turned to stone in sight of her. This myth teaches valuable lessons about how important being modest and humble is, and what consequences you will have if you are
Athena tells Medusa that working, learning, and playing are more valuable than being conceited. This is shown in the myth, when Athena states, “You think you are prettier than I am! I doubt that to be true, but even if it were- there is more to life than beauty alone. While others work and play and learn, you do little but boast and admire yourself.” Athena advises Medusa that rather than being vain, conceited and arrogant, she should be modest. She also is telling her that beauty isn’t everything and that modesty is more admirable. Another theme of this myth is that you shouldn’t show off. In addition, this myth teaches us that you should be happy with who you are, and that if you aren’t, there will be consequences. Overall, this myth teaches valuable lessons.
In conclusion, the conflict between Medusa and Athena teaches valuable lessons. Medusa was always absorbed in her own beauty and thought she was even prettier than Athena. For this, she was scolded by Athena, who believed that one’s beauty isn’t everything. As a punishment, Athena sent Medusa to live with the Gorgon sisters. The Gorgon Sisters would keep her away from all humans, so that they wouldn’t be turned to stone in sight of her. This myth teaches valuable lessons about how important being modest and humble is, and what consequences you will have if you are