**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** 

Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture.  Learn about the legend of Medusa and her untimely end at the hands of Perseus from Stephen Wilk, author of "Medusa: Solving The Mystery Of The Gorgon." Wilk will explore the different interpretations that have been given to the Medusa mythology, as well as his own original interpretation. He will also examine the history of the Gorgon, from classical times to the modern use of Medusa as a symbol of female rage and female creativity. 

About Stephen: Stephen Wilk, a contributing editor for the Optical Society of America, is the author of two books, including "How The Ray Gun Got Its Zap." He holds a Ph.D. in Physics and has worked on Laser Propulsion and High Energy Lasers at Textron and MIT's Lincoln Labs, and has designed and built optical apparatus at Optikos Corporation, Cognex, and AOtec. Stephen was previously a visiting professor at Tufts and a visiting scientist at MIT.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.