Gorgon: meaning, definitions and examples

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gorgon

 

[ ษกษ”rษกษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythology creature

In Greek mythology, a Gorgon is a female creature whose appearance would turn anyone who looked at her to stone. The most famous of the Gorgons is Medusa, who was once a beautiful maiden transformed into a monster. Gorgons are often depicted with snakes for hair and monstrous features.

Synonyms

freak, monster, terror

Examples of usage

  • The Gorgon Medusa was slain by Perseus.
  • Many heroes sought to avoid the gaze of a Gorgon.
  • Gorgons are often associated with ancient Greek art.

Translations

Translations of the word "gorgon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gรณrgona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‰เคฐเฅเค—เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gorgone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gorgon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะณะพะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gorgona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒซใ‚ดใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gorgone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gorgona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gorgon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฅด๊ณค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูˆุฑุบูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gorgona

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gorgona

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›‡ๅ‘ๅฅณๅฆ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gorgona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gorgona

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพั€ะณะพะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorgon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gorgona

Word origin

The word 'Gorgon' comes from the Ancient Greek term 'ฮ“ฮฟฯฮณฯŽฮฝ' (Gorgแน“n), which is derived from 'gorgos' meaning 'dreadful' or 'terrifying'. In classical literature, the Gorgons were depicted as daughters of Phorcys and Ceto, making them siblings to other monsters such as the Graeae. The concept of the Gorgon began to evolve in Greek art and mythology during the 8th century BCE and became a key figure in various myths over time, serving as a symbol of the dangers faced by heroes. Medusa, the most well-known Gorgon, was often associated with themes of punishment and transformation, reflecting societal attitudes towards beauty and monstrosity. The legacy of Gorgons persists in modern culture, influencing various forms of art, literature, and even psychology, where they represent aspects of female rage and power.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,652, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.