Goddess who helped Perseus defeat Medusa NYT crossword answer is:
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The goddess who helped Perseus defeat Medusa in Greek mythology is Athena. She provided him with a shield and a curved sword, which he used to behead the Gorgon. Athena also gave Perseus the ability to look at Medusa without being turned to stone. This allowed him to use his shield as a mirror to avoid looking directly at her.