The Godshill Medua is a mythical creature said to lurk within the woods of Godshill on the Isle of Wight. Legend has it that the Medua is a half-woman, half-serpent creature with the ability to petrify anyone who looks into her eyes. It is said that she is the spirit of a woman wronged and cursed to take this form. Sightings of the Medua have been reported over the years, though none have been confirmed. Despite the lack of evidence, the Godshill Medua remains a part of Isle of Wight folklore.