Medusa

Medusa was a monster, a Gorgon, generally described human female with snake features, and snakes instead of hair. Those who looked at his face would turn to stone, daughter of Forcis and Ceto sea deities, and sister of Stheno y Euryale.

Medusa was decapitated by the hero Perseus, who later handed it to the goddess Athena to be placed on her shield, Medusa is reflected in Athena's clothing and her head is her symbol.