The Hot Zone
How does the title "Medusa" relate to the contents of this chapter?
section "Thanksgiving" & "Medusa"
section "Thanksgiving" & "Medusa"
The virus is very much like a Medusa. Geisbert looks at it and is stunned at its destructive complexity. Just looking at it makes him sick to his stomach. In a similar fashion, the Ancient Greek Medusa would hurt/kill whoever looked at her.