I WONDER - Do Gorgons Have Magical Powers?

The video explores the mythological Gorgons, known for their wings that allowed them to fly and escape danger, enhancing their fearsome reputation. Heroes faced challenges not only from their petrifying gaze but also their ability to fly. The Gorgons' wings linked them to the Underworld, as flying creatures were often associated with death and the afterlife in ancient Greek mythology.

What unique feature did the Gorgons possess that contributed to their fearsome reputation?

• Wings

• Invisibility

• Fire-breathing

• Shape-shifting

What additional challenge did heroes face when confronting the Gorgons?

• Their skill in sword fighting

• Their power to summon creatures

• Their ability to control weather

• Their ability to fly and escape

How were the Gorgons' wings symbolically linked to the Underworld?

• They were invisible to mortals

• They could transform into snakes

• They were made of gold

• They were associated with death and the afterlife

In mythology, what was a common association with flying creatures?

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Love and beauty

• Strength and power

• Death and the afterlife

Which of the following was NOT a power attributed to the Gorgons?

• Flight

• Association with the Underworld

• Petrification

• Invisibility