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In Greek mythology, the Gorgon (plural: Gorgons) (Greek: Γοργών or Γοργώ Gorgon/Gorgo) was a terrifying female creature. The name derives from the Greek word gorgós, which means "dreadful." While descriptions of Gorgons vary across Greek literature, the term commonly refers to any of three sisters who had hair of living, venomous snakes, and a horrifying visage that turned those who beheld it to stone. Traditionally, while two of the Gorgons were immortal, Stheno and Euryale, their sister Medusa was not, and was slain by the mythical demigod and hero Perseus.
Gorgons were a popular image of Greek mythology, appearing in the earliest of written records of Ancient Greek religious beliefs such as those of Homer. Because of their legendary gaze, images of the Gorgons were put upon objects and buildings for protection. For example, an image of a Gorgon holds the primary location at the pediment of the temple at Corfu. It is the oldest stone pediment in Greece and is dated to c. 600 BC.
The concept of the Gorgon is at least as old in mythology as Perseus and Zeus. The name is Greek, being derived from "gorgos" and translating as terrible or dreadful.
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.
For example, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts an article of incorporation approved by the local state legislature distinguishes a city government from a town. In the United Kingdom and parts of the Commonwealth of Nations, a city is traditionally a settlement with a royal charter. Historically, in Europe, a city was understood to be an urban settlement with a cathedral.
Cities generally have complex systems for sanitation, utilities, land usage, housing, and transportation. The concentration of development greatly facilitates interaction between people and businesses, benefiting both parties in the process. A big city or metropolis usually has associated suburbs and exurbs. Such cities are usually associated with metropolitan areas and urban areas, creating numerous business commuters traveling to urban centers for employment. Once a city expands far enough to reach another city, this region can be deemed a conurbation or megalopolis.
(Verse)
I'm ready for the start of something new
I'm ready to depart from what make me blue
I'm ready for my heart to let you through
But most of all most of all
(Verse)
I'm ready for the rain to pour down on me
I'm ready for a change to come and set me free
I'm ready for my loss to become victory
But most of all most of all
(Chorus)
I'm ready for you love, I'm ready for your love, I'm ready for you love
I'm ready for you love, I'm ready for your love, I'm ready for you love
(Verse)
I'm ready for my hands to touch the sky
I wanna understand how it feels to fly
I'm ready for my eyes to see the light
But most of all most of all
(Verse)
I'm ready to be strong, I pump my fist
I'm ready to be wrong so I can be right there
I'm ready to belong and shook my cares
But most of all most of all
(Chorus x2)
I'm ready for you love, I'm ready for your love, I'm ready for you love
I'm ready for you love, I'm ready for your love, I'm ready for you love
(Bridge x2)
Stars burn bright
Everything is changed between you and I
I was so apprehensive but I don't know why
Baby I'm ready for you to be by my side, by my side
(Chorus x2)
I'm ready for you love, I'm ready for your love, I'm ready for you love
I'm ready for you love, I'm ready for your love, I'm ready for you love