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The '''Gorgoneion Xiphos''' was a legendary [[xiphos]] inspired by the [[Gorgon]] [[Medusa]], a creature in [[Greece|Greek]] [[Greek mythology|mythology]]. | The '''Gorgoneion Xiphos''' was a legendary [[xiphos]] inspired by the [[Gorgon]] [[Medusa]], a creature in [[Greece|Greek]] [[Greek mythology|mythology]]. | ||
==History== | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the xiphos was in the possession of [[the Hydra]], the [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Gods of the Aegean Sea]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] obtained the xiphos after eliminating the Hydra and his [[ship]] ''[[Hyperion]]'' in the [[Aegean Sea]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Gods of the Aegean Sea]]</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the xiphos was in the possession of [[the Hydra]], the [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Gods of the Aegean Sea]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] obtained the xiphos after eliminating the Hydra and his [[ship]] ''[[Hyperion]]'' in the [[Aegean Sea]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Gods of the Aegean Sea]]</ref> | ||
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|colspan="5"|Listen and hear the lost voices of the ones the Gorgon turned to stone echo in the blade. | |colspan="5"|''Listen and hear the lost voices of the ones the Gorgon turned to stone echo in the blade.'' | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
{{Wiki|Gorgoneion}} is a Greek decorative element used as an amulet to ward off evil, depicting the head of a Gorgon. It was a common element used in buildings, on [[shield]]s and even [[coin]]s. True to this, this xiphos' guard depicts a face with [[snake]]s wrapped around it. | A {{Wiki|Gorgons#Gorgoneia|Gorgoneion}} is a Greek decorative element used as an amulet to ward off evil, depicting the head of a Gorgon. It was a common element used in buildings, on [[shield]]s and even [[coin]]s. True to this, this xiphos' guard depicts a face with [[snake]]s wrapped around it. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:23, 22 December 2025
The Gorgoneion Xiphos was a legendary xiphos inspired by the Gorgon Medusa, a creature in Greek mythology.
History[edit | edit source]
During the Peloponnesian War, the xiphos was in the possession of the Hydra, the Sage of the Gods of the Aegean Sea branch of the Cult of Kosmos. the Spartan misthios Kassandra obtained the xiphos after eliminating the Hydra and his ship Hyperion in the Aegean Sea.[1]
Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Gorgoneion Xiphos"}}| Rarity | DPS (Lvl 99) | Default Engravings | Availability | |
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| Listen and hear the lost voices of the ones the Gorgon turned to stone echo in the blade. | ||||
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
A Gorgoneion is a Greek decorative element used as an amulet to ward off evil, depicting the head of a Gorgon. It was a common element used in buildings, on shields and even coins. True to this, this xiphos' guard depicts a face with snakes wrapped around it.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept Art -
Kassandra wielding the Xiphos
