Lore:Gorgon
| Gorgons | |||
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A Medusa (Arena) |
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| Range | Tamriel | ||
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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. 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.[5] Medusa's Gaze is a name of a paralysis spell. It was classified as either illusion or alteration magic.[6][7]
Notes[edit]
- The aquatic lamia is physically similar to the gorgon.[8][9] Equipment associated with lamias occasionally bore names inspired by medusas.[10]
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 Medusa description
- ^ 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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