Lore:Gorgon
| Gorgons | |||
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A Medusa (Arena) |
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Gorgons (also commonly known as Medusas)[1]:131 are creatures with the upper body of a woman and the lower torso of a snake,[2] as well as having smaller snakes attached to their head.[3] They writhe along using their hands and body to wind their way through their lairs. Gorgons are very strong and intelligent, and armed with a fearsome weapon, their gaze, which has the ability to paralyze their opponents.[4]
They were known to be found all throughout Tamriel during the Imperial Simulacrum. One was also among the specimens in the Bestiary of the Crystal Tower.[5] Circa 3E 405, severed gorgon snakes were circulated in the Iliac Bay region, where they were used to brew potions that improve the consumer's climbing abilities.[3]
The Tsaesci are described as inverted gorgons in Vivec's seventh Sermon.[6] Medusa's Gaze is a name of a paralysis spell. It was classified as either illusion or alteration magic.[7][8]
Notes[edit]
- The aquatic lamia is physically similar to the gorgon.[9][10] Equipment associated with lamias occasionally bore names inspired by medusas.[11]
See Also[edit]
- For game-specific information, see the Arena article.
References[edit]
- ^ The Daggerfall Chronicles - ingredients list
- ^ Appearance of Medusas in Arena
- ^ a b Gorgon snake ingredient in Daggerfall
- ^ Arena Player's Guide description of Medusas
- ^ Crystal Tower quest in Arena
- ^ 36 Lessons of Vivec, Sermon 7 — Vivec
- ^ Alteration Spells in Daggerfall
- ^ Illusion Spells in Morrowind
- ^ Appearance of Lamias in Daggerfall
- ^ Appearance of Lamias in ESO
- ^ Medusa item set in ESO
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