Medusa has inspired art for centuries, whether as a symbol of protection or a monster. Explore her literary and cultural history in this episode of Monstrum from PBS Digital Studios. #GreatReadPBS.

Originally released by Knowledgemotion, 2019. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on February 21, 2020.

The Origin of Medusa (5:45); .