Euryale (Gorgon) Euryale (Gorgon) Euryale (; "far-roaming"), in Greek mythology, was the second eldest of the Gorgons, the three sisters that have the hair of living, venomous snakes. Euryale and her sisters were daughters of primordial sea god and goddess Phorcys and Ceto, who personified the dangers of the sea. According to Hyginus, the parents of the Gorgons were Gorgon and Ceto. Euryale and her sister Stheno were immortal, whereas Medusa was mortal. In some versions of mythology, Euryale also had the ability to turn anyone to stone with her gaze. In many stories, Euryale is noted for her bellowing cries, particularly
HNLMS Medusa (1911) HNLMS Medusa (1911) HNLMS Medusa ("HW 1", "A 890") was a Dutch , built in Amsterdam and named after Medusa in Greek mythology. In the late afternoon of 14 May 1940, under constant heavy attack, the "Medusa" sailed for the United Kingdom, reaching The Downs the following day. She was first stationed at Falmouth alongside the two ships of the Douwe Aukes class before being transferred to Holyhead on 31 July 1940 to be the tender to the Dutch depot ship "Stuyvesant". After the war the "Medusa" remained in the UK until 15 January 1946, before returning to the Netherlands