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Stephen R. Wilk
Author of Medusa: Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon
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Stephen R. Wilk is author of How the Ray Gun Got its Zap: Odd Excursions into Optics and Medusa: Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon. He lives in Saugus, Massachusetts.
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The book is clearly written and explores all things Medusa. This book is so interesting, with the author covering various aspects from mythology, astronomy, war, art, gutter ornementation, religion, possible origins, where the snakey-hair comes from, movies (author needs an update here), novels etc. I learned a whole boat load of new things from this book. I also really appreciate the lack of irrelevant side tangents and biographical ramblings so often found in non-fiction books. I would quite happily read any other dissected myths should the author write something like that.… (more)