#m; medusa

[songsofdivinity]

"I swear it. I see that, and much more in you." Her words are sure, full of conviction as she draws herself up a little in order to embrace her love more fully, giving herself the height advantage to better envelope the goddess in her arms and pull her head against the gorgon's chest.

"You have always been good enough for me, and you will be enough for our child. That you wish to be there for them already makes them luckier than many godly children. We shall take it one day at a time." As she speaks, her fingers begin to card through Athena's hair gently, a soothing gesture to try and bring some calm back to the goddess. "I think you will be a good mother. It will be a learning experience for the both of us, but I know you will do well. You always do. We will do this together, and between us both, this child will never lack love. So long as you love them, you cannot fail."

there was so much to say. many words rose in athena's throat and then died on her tongue. fears and worries, the kind so guttural and innate that no amount of logic could wash them away. what if medusa was wrong? never before had athena known someone wiser nor braver than her love, for who else could find it in their heart to forgive someone like athena? but even medusa was fallible. for with her bravery and wisdom, there had to also be foolishness. only one who was a little bit of a fool could fall into love with the goddess who cursed her.

that was all in the past, but athena's fears existed in the present, and suddenly time did not seem so linear. what if duty called again? what if athena was forced to choose between her child and the natural order of things? what if she was not strong enough to protect them? what if she failed, failed, failed...

and yet none of that mattered. none of it survived long enough to be spoken aloud, because medusa and their child were all that mattered now. they had to be. and when medusa spoke so sweetly, so kindly, so genuinely, it was near impossible to ignore.

all of those thoughts, and the only thing that came out was a weakly blubbered, "do you mean that?"

athena sobbed again, but melted under medusa's touch, curling against her. "i do not want to fail you. i want to be good enough for you... for both of you. do you really see that in me?"

[lesbianshepard]

there's a lot to say about the modern depictions of medusa and all, but one of my biggest pet peeves is that it also portrays perseus as some sort of macho glory seeking ass who kills women for clout. like, he was protecting his mom. his mom was being forced into an abusive marriage and he took on a seemingly impossible task to save her.

[cursedbeasts]

Ophania Medusa, a lexmechanic from Stygies VIII. She is part of Magos X01's retinue. She has a sharp tongue and a divine taste in music (in her own opinion)

Commissions are available in this style!

[chonkymoth]

Loki Laufeyson in Loki, S2E6: Glorious Purpose // Excerpts from Weight: The Myth of Atlas and Hercules by Jeanette Winterson

[waywardspicy]

1828 gojaurrr glam shots 🫶✨

[winterstarfall]

TOBY STEPHENS POSEIDON JESSICA PARKER KENNEDY MEDUSA I AM SCREAMING BLACK SAILS TO PERCY JACKSON PIPELINE!!!!!!

[majestativa]

Her very shadow turns my heart to ice and tinges my face with white fear, but her eyes have the power to turn it to marble.

— Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca), The Medusa Reader, transl by Robert M. Durling, on Laura, (2013)

[czelle]

him: you better not be the cuntiest medusa adaption of all time when i get there

me:

[dailyfatefigures]

Rider - Bust by K&M

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"...A VAMPIRE, A WEREWOLF, A GORGON, AND AN UNDEAD SOLDIER WALK INTO A GROCERY STORE...AND ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!"

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Textless resolution at 796×1224.

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-- DC UNIVERSE, c. fall 2024

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[songsofdivinity]

@seaprofound sent a meme: [ flower ] for medusa !! something soft perhaps?

[ flower ] sender places a flower behind receiver's ear

It's hard to get things done with Poseida around.

The goddess seems intent on finding ways to make the gorgon smile or laugh, or simply draw her into conversation when she's supposed to be doing other things. Just like how she's supposed to be collecting fragrant herbs to hang in the temple, but Po just keeps on distracting her. It's... nice. So many would compliment her or try to charm her, but rarely did any try and humour her or speak to her in any meaningful way. Not like Po did; making her feel more like a person than an exotic thing to be conquered.

It warms her when they're together, and, admittedly, having a god's attention gives her a heady rush the humans could never hope to inspire. Ruler of the seas, able to have her pick of paramours, and she is doting upon Medusa of all beings. It's enough to stoke anyone's ego.

Her musings are brought to an abrupt stop when something brushes the side of her face, causing her to startle slightly, but it's just Poseida doing... something. Dark eyes blink in confusion a moment, hand coming up to where her curls have been pushed aside. There, her fingertips find the velvety surface of petals, and she realises a wild bloom has been tucked behind her ear, Po looking rather pleased with herself when the gorgon looks at her.

There's a moment of silence, and then Medusa's lips curve up into a smile, an amused huff leaving her even as warmth blooms across her face in a fetching flush. "Do I suit such delicate decor, my lady? I fear myself too disheveled from foraging herbs to match such a thing."

[songsofdivinity]

Relief floods her like water from a broken dam; that she may still worship is, to her, the most precious of gifts. She is glad for the cloth over her eyes, as it soaks up the few grateful tears that well up in response to her Lady's grace.

But that relief turns bitter as she is reminded of her sins against the goddess she dares still covet as a guide, guilt and shame filling her. Yes, she forfeited her right to connection the moment she allowed the sea god to have his way with her. She had been foolish and weak, her heart arrogantly hoping assuming that Athena would allow this transgression, for surely such a devoted one as Medusa would be allowed special treatment to love another, even if that love were Athena's rival. In hindsight, she does not know how she ever could have been so presumptuous.

"Truly, it is just connection I seek. If... If My Lady would bestow her forgiveness upon me, I would cherish it. It would not be taken for granted. But ask for it I will not. I betrayed my goddess, defiled her temple, and broke my vow. I did not do so under duress, or threat, but of my own volition." She had given only weak protests when Poseidon had become more amorous, more focused on the lips at her throat and the hands on her hips than the disrespect of such an act. Lust and love had been her only addlments, and neither were adequate excuses.

"To ask forgiveness for something I willingly did, because I was arrogant and assumed things of you... It would be just another insult. I would rather be struck down than do that again."

there was wisdom yet in medusa's words. yes, wisdom, temperance, and growth. self-reflection. all virtues athena extolled in her priestesses, traits she sought and rewarded with her blessing. she should have been pleased by this revelation, to know that despite her suffering, medusa continued to seek those virtues out.

but for once, athena did not want wisdom.

medusa should have been furious. she should have lashed out against her goddess, cursed her name. she should have driven herself to madness and grief, and become the monster in body and soul. she should have at least turned from athena's grace and saved her prayers for someone more forgiving.

she should have proven athena right. and yet there she stood. wise, and forgiving, and gracious. everything athena had not expected from a woman so thoroughly punished.

"your prayers are your own," athena spoke, gaze drifting between medusa and the cave behind her. discomfort in observing the result of her justice did not feel correct, but then, when had emotions ever been logical? "i cannot command you to stop, nor would i."

all that had transpired between them, and still medusa sought her guidance. felt lost without her. had athena ever known a more treacherous devotee? had she ever known one more loyal?

"i suppose i did not understand what it is you sought from your prayers. is itr truly as simple as connection? you forfeited connection to me that night in my temple."

if that were true... why was athena there?

"are you not seeking forgiveness?"

[kdram-chjh]

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[alicepooryorick]

Ok so like, watching PJO finally

I loved Auntie M. I loved Medusa I always have loved her and she deserves so much better 😭😭😭 I'm tempted to write fic about her starting her own camp fir the disenfranchised.

[the-lost-lamb]

[nightmareopera]

But we were intelligent people: no tears, no fuss Hooray for us Strictly entre nous - darling, how are you? And how are all those little dreams That never did come true? Awfully glad I met you, cheerio and toodle-oo Thank you, thank you so much