Yes, according to ancient accounts, Medusa was indeed a very pretty girl.
Before her transformation into a monstrous Gorgon, Medusa was renowned for her extraordinary beauty. The lore suggests she was so beautiful that she attracted the attention of Poseidon (or Zeus, depending on the account). Her beauty was a significant factor in the events that led to her tragic transformation, as it drew unwanted attention and ultimately resulted in her being cursed.
While the details vary depending on the specific version of the myth, the common thread is that Medusa's exceptional beauty played a central role in her story, particularly in her encounter with a god and the subsequent wrath of either Athena or Hera. This led to her transformation into the snake-haired Gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone.
