Euryale (Gorgon) in the tale of Medusa's death at Perseus' hands. 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
USS Euryale (AS-22) Battery C, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines were transported from the Wallis Islands, to Apia, Samoa. "Hawaiian Merchant" was purchased by the Navy on 15 April 1943 at New York. The ship commissioned 2 December 1943 as USS "Euryale" (AS-22) with Captain H. A. Guthrie in command. "Euryale" reached Brisbane, Australia, from New York City 5 March 1944, and after loading provisions and supplies, sailed for Milne Bay, New Guinea. There between 14 March and 26 May, "Euryale" refitted submarines and repaired surface ships. At Manus from 28 May to 11 August, she established a forward base and rest camp for