Medusa tattoos are normally either very scary or quite beautiful. Medusa was a Greek monster, a Gorgon, typically described as being hideous and with venomous snakes for hair. Looking at her would turn you to stone. Despite Medusa and her Gorgon sisters being described as ugly, they were eventually depicted as being beautiful. Medusa is a symbol of: guardian, protectress, beauty, danger, and power. For more tattoo inspiration beyond the Medusa tattoo gallery below, check out our other featured tattoo categories.