“She transformed her into a Gorgon.” “Blimey,” said Perseus, “and what’s a ‘Gorgon’?” “A Gorgon is . . . Well, a Gorgon is a dreadful creature with boar’s tusks instead of teeth, razor sharp claws of brass, and venomous snakes for hair.” “Get away!” “That’s the story.” “And what does ‘ravished’ mean, exactly?” “Behave yourself,” said Danaë, slapping his arm.
