What time period was Medusa set in?

The story of Medusa is rooted in ancient Greek mythology, primarily set during the mythological age of the gods and heroes, often referred to as the Archaic or Classical period of Greece (approximately 8th to 4th centuries BCE). Medusa, one of the Gorgon sisters, is often depicted in tales that intertwine with the myths of other figures like Perseus and Athena, reflecting the cultural and societal values of ancient Greece. These myths were passed down through oral tradition and later written down by poets like Hesiod and Ovid.