Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends

The Gorgon's Head

(From: "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys")

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

First published: Date unknown
Language: English
Content type: Juvenile

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"The Gorgon's Head" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story published in 1851 as part of A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. It retells the Greek myth of Perseus, who must kill the monstrous Medusa at the demand of King Polydectes. Like all stories in the collection, Hawthorne transforms ancient mythology into tales suitable for children, purging classical elements and adding moral themes. The story appears within a frame narrative of a college student entertaining children in Massachusetts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends
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(From: "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys") Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition.	2005-11-01	Project Gutenberg	English	—	Public domain (USA)	Project Gutenberg (opens in a new tab)