ALMA EN SUPLICIO LA MEDUSA ANIMADA DE RAY HARRYHAUSEN.

This article makes an important contribution to the growing number of publications about stopmotion animator Ray Harryhausen, stressing his task as a character creator, particularly the Gorgon Medusa that appeared in the film Clash of the Titans (Desmond Davis, 1981). The article firstly focuses on the myth of Medusa, her representation in classical art and also at audiovisual media prior to her appearance on Harryhausen's movie. Secondly, the paper will be centered on the relation between the author and his character, delving into the main aspects of its creative development. The final part is intended as a guide on the character seen by other artists in various media, with emphasis on those work that reflect Ray Harryhausen's design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]