Only mortal Gorgon in Greek myth (6)

I believe the answer is:

medusa

(Other definitions for medusa that I've seen before include "Petrifying woman" , "Monster" , "Snake-haired gorgon" , "Amused (anag)" , "Mythical woman with snakes for hair" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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