A Flower in Medusa’s Hair Published May 31, 2012 | By Bill This is a poppy from our home flowerbed. The poppy buds in the background remind me of snakes. Medusa is the character in classic Greek mythology whose hair was turned into snakes. You can view a larger version of this image by clicking on it. Related Posts:Prickly PoppyOrange Poppy DownPoppin' FreshHome Tweet Home