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Medusa: Victim or Villain? (ASL)
Season 1
Episode 33
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
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