Lore:Gorgon
| Gorgons | |||
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A Medusa |
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| Type | Beast | ||
| Range | Tamriel | ||
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Gorgons (also commonly known as Medusas) are creatures with the upper body of a woman and the lower torso of a snake. 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.[1] 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.[2]
The Tsaesci are described as inverted gorgons in Vivec's seventh Sermon.[3] Medusa's Gaze is a name of a paralysis spell. It was classified as either illusion or alteration magic.[4][5]
Notes[edit]
- The aquatic lamia is physically similar to the gorgon.[6][7] Equipment associated with lamias occasionally bore names inspired by medusas.[8]
See Also[edit]
- For game-specific information, see the Arena article.
References[edit]
- ^ Arena Player's Guide Medusa description
- ^ Gorgon snake ingredient in Daggerfall
- ^ 36 Lessons of Vivec, Sermon 7 — Vivec
- ^ Alteration Spells in Daggerfall
- ^ Illusion Spells in Morrowind
- ^ Lamia's appearance in Daggerfall
- ^ Lamia's appearance in ESO
- ^ Medusa item set in ESO
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