What is another word for medusa?
57 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ mədjˈuːsə], [ mədjˈuːsə], [ m_ə_d_j_ˈuː_s_ə]
Medusa is a mythical creature with snakes for hair and a gaze that could turn people to stone. Synonyms for Medusa include Gorgon, Siren, and Harpy. A Gorgon is a female creature with snakes for hair and the ability to turn people to stone. A Siren is a mythical creature that lured sailors to their death with their enchanting song. A Harpy is a half-bird, half-woman creature that was known to carry people away to their death. While these synonyms have slightly different characteristics, they all share an element of danger and the ability to invoke fear in those who encounter them.
Synonyms for Medusa:
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n.
• hag • jellyfish • medusa • person Other relevant words:
- Bewitcher ,
- Nixie ,
- Xanthippe ,
- battleaxe ,
- beldam ,
- beldame ,
- bitch ,
- centaur ,
- charmer ,
- chimera ,
- cockatrice ,
- coelenterate ,
- crone ,
- dragon ,
- drake ,
- enchanter ,
- enchantress ,
- fishwife ,
- fury ,
- gorgon ,
- griffin ,
- hag ,
- harridan ,
- hippocampus ,
- mermaid ,
- merman ,
- monster ,
- ogre ,
- ogress ,
- roc ,
- salamander ,
- satyr ,
- sea horse ,
- sea serpent ,
- shrew ,
- siren ,
- spellbinder ,
- termagant ,
- troll ,
- unicorn ,
- vampire ,
- virago ,
- werewolf ,
- windigo ,
- witch ,
- xiphopagus ,
- zombie .
How to use "Medusa" in context?
There is a lot of mythology and legend surrounding the medusa. This powerful creature originally had hair made up of serpents. Once turned to stone by the gaze of Athena, the Medusa became a feared symbol of terror.
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