Medusas, also known as Gorgons in Greek mythology, were terrifying creatures with snakes for hair that could turn anyone who looked at them into stone. Synonyms for Medusas can refer to both the mythical creature and the striking appearance of a head full of snakes. These synonyms include serpent-haired, snake-locked, snake-tressed, as well as snake-like, reptilian and serpentine. Other synonyms for Medusas can be used to describe a situation or person that causes fear or intimidation, such as dreadful, terrifying, or petrifying. Regardless of the context, the word Medusas evokes a sense of danger and foreboding.