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[[File:ACOD_Gorgoneion_Xiphos.png|thumb|250px|Gorgoneion Xiphos]]
[[File:ACOD_Gorgoneion_Xiphos.png|thumb|250px|Gorgoneion Xiphos]]
The '''Gorgoneion Xiphos''' was a legendary {{Wiki|Xiphos|xiphos}} obtained by the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] during the [[Peloponnesian War]].
The '''Gorgoneion Xiphos''' was a legendary [[xiphos]] inspired by the [[Gorgon]]s, creatures in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology.


Inspired by the [[Gorgon]]s, mythical creatures in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology, 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]]. 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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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*{{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 shields and coin. True to this, the xiphos' guard depicted a face with [[snake]]s wrapped around it.
*{{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 shields and coins. True to this, the xiphos' guard depicted a face with [[snake]]s wrapped around it.


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Gorgoneion Xiphos

The Gorgoneion Xiphos was a legendary xiphos inspired by the Gorgons, creatures in Greek mythology.

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

Rarity DPS (Lvl 99) Default Engravings Availability
Legendary Low Chance to Stun on Melee Hit Eliminate the Hydra

Trivia

  • 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 coins. True to this, the xiphos' guard depicted a face with snakes wrapped around it.

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