Cultural depictions of Medusa and Gorgons images from Greek mythology. A representation of Perseus carrying this head has been featured on the cover of a number of paperback editions of Edith Hamilton's "Mythology" and several editions of "Bulfinch's Mythology". Medusa has appeared many times in animation, and her sisters are mentioned in Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities". Medusa also became a very popular icon in designer fashion, as the logo of the Italian luxury clothing brand Versace portrays a Gorgon head. In Rick Riordan's "The Lightning Thief", Medusa is a minor antagonist who is killed by Percy Jackson (using a yard globe to avoid
Agron (mythology) Agron (mythology) In Greek mythology, Agron(Ancient Greek: Ἄγρων "wild" or "rustic") was a son of Eumelus and brother of Byssa and Meropis. The family dwelt at Meropis in Kos and worshipped Gaia, who rewarded them with all kinds of goods. However, they were quite impious towards other gods and never participated in religious festivals. Agron was especially disrespectful towards Athena, Artemis and Hermes, and whenever someone invited him or his sisters to take part in a ritual in honor of one of these gods, he would decline the invitation and scorn the deities. Eventually, the three gods paid Agron a