... Still crimson from another monster slain, The guardian of the heifer loved by Jove. This to her winged brother Pallas lent Price of the monster's head: by her command He sought the limits of the Libya n land, Poised o'er Medusa's realm, with head averse Towards the rising sun: a burnished shield Of yellow brass upon his other arm, Her gift, her bore: in which she bade him see The fatal face un...