MEDUSA

From the Griego Μεδουσα (Medousa), which was derived from μεδω (medo) meaning to protect, to rule over. In Griego myth this was the name of one of the three Gorgons, ugly women who had snakes for hair. She was so hideous that anyone who gazed upon her was turned to stone, so the hero Perseus had to look using the reflection in his shield in order to slay her.

“mə-DOO-sə (English)”