Gorgon these myths relate that Perseus was armed with a scythe from Hermes and a mirror (or a shield) from Athena. Perseus could safely cut off Medusa's head without turning to stone by looking only at her reflection in the shield. From the blood that spurted from her neck and falling into the sea, sprang Pegasus and Chrysaor, her sons by Poseidon. Other sources say that each drop of blood became a snake. Perseus is said by some to have given the head, which retained the power of turning into stone all who looked upon it, to Athena. She then placed
Slew o' Gold Opinion, Dramatic Gold, Gorgeous, Thirty Six Red and Tactile, along with stakes winner Nine Carat, who won the 1991 Prix Montenica, a Listed race at Deauville-La Touques Racecourse in France. After 17 years in stud service, in 2002 Slew o' Gold was pensioned. In 1992, Slew o' Gold was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. In "The Blood-Horse magazine" ranking of the top 100 U.S. thoroughbred champions of the 20th Century, Slew o' Gold was ranked #58. Slew o' Gold was euthanized due to the infirmities of old age on October 14, 2007 at the