What did Medusa do before she was killed?

Before she was killed by Perseus, Medusa was a Gorgon, a once-beautiful maiden who was transformed into a monster as punishment by Athena. Medusa had the power to turn anyone who looked directly at her into stone. During her time as a Gorgon, she lived in a remote cave, where she was feared and avoided by mortals. Despite her monstrous form, Medusa also had moments of vulnerability, as she longed for companionship and was deeply affected by her tragic fate.