Gorgons Head

Gorgons Head

Gorgons Head (79°33′S 157°30′E / 79.55°S 157.5°E / -79.55; 157.5) is a peak southeast of Mount Hughes in the Cook Mountains. The peak is sandstone with dolerite intrusions and is a sharp summit ridge. Named after the three winged creatures of Greek mythology only one of which (Medusa) could be killed by having its head cut off.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Gorgons Head" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).