Why was madusa cursed?

Medusa was cursed by the goddess Athena as punishment for her desecration of the goddess's temple. According to mythology, Medusa was once a beautiful maiden, but after being violated by Poseidon in Athena's temple, Athena transformed her into a Gorgon, giving her snakes for hair and the ability to turn anyone who looked at her into stone. This curse reflected Athena's anger and served as a warning against disrespecting sacred spaces.