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The most distinctive mutation in a woman upon transforming into the Writhing Dread lay in her hair which transformed into a nest of fearsome [[snake]]s.<ref name="ACOd WD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Writhing Dead]]</ref> | The most distinctive mutation in a woman upon transforming into the Writhing Dread lay in her hair which transformed into a nest of fearsome [[snake]]s.<ref name="ACOd WD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Writhing Dead]]</ref> | ||
Far deadlier than the serpent strands, however, were her eyes which were capable of projecting a beam that gradually petrified its targets, transmuting their tissue into stone. Despite their calcified bodies, these victims could then be remotely controlled by the Writhing Dead as her own minions who fought on her behalf.<ref name="ACOd WD" /> | Far deadlier than the serpent strands, however, were her eyes which were capable of projecting a beam that gradually petrified its targets, transmuting their tissue into stone. Despite their calcified bodies, these victims could then be remotely controlled by the Writhing Dead as her own minions who fought on her behalf.<ref name="ACOd WD" /> | ||
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The Writhing Dread, also known as a gorgon or the Medusa,[1] was a type of hybrid beast created by the Isu as part of the Olympos Project.
A human would transmute into this creature upon contact with the Prize of the Medusa], one of the four Atlanis artifacts. Upon being slain, the artifact would transform the next individual who touches it into the beast.[2]
Biology
The most distinctive mutation in a woman upon transforming into the Writhing Dread lay in her hair which transformed into a nest of fearsome snakes.[3]
Far deadlier than the serpent strands, however, were her eyes which were capable of projecting a beam that gradually petrified its targets, transmuting their tissue into stone. Despite their calcified bodies, these victims could then be remotely controlled by the Writhing Dead as her own minions who fought on her behalf.[3]
Equipment and skills
Through the power of her sword, Ligeia, as the Writhing Dead, was capable of shielding herself with a barrier, teleporting, and firing energy blasts.[3]
History
Creation
The Writhing Dread, alongside the rest of the creatures in the Olympos Project, were considered pets by a certain Isu faction that saw themselves as gods.[1]
Mythology
The most famous of the Writhing Dread's incarnations was Medusa in Greek mythology.[2] In the legend, she was slain by Perseus with his a Sword of Eden.[4]
End of the "curse"
In 431 BCE, the latest of victim of this mutation resided in the Petrified Temple within the depths of the Petrified Valley on Lesbos.[1]
During the time of the Peloponnesian War, an expedition traversed within the Valley and encountered the creature. All but one of the expedition party members were turned to stone by the Writhing Dread. Only the mercenary Zetes remained, having used his spear's length to avoid her petrifying gaze. In the end, Ligeia, a Daughter of Artemis arrived and dealt the final blow to the creature. Afterwards, the woman touched the artifact and transformed into the new Writhing Dread.[5]
At the height of the war, the misthios Kassandra gained entry into the Petrified Temple with the Gorgon Disk obtained from the Daughters of Artemis in order to find Ligeia on behalf of her lover Bryce. Encountering Ligeia, now the Writhing Dread herself, Kassandra was forced to kill her after she petrified and destroyed Bryce.[3]
Legacy
After killing the final incarnation of the Writhing Dread, Kassandra claimed the artifact in order to seal off Atlantis.
Medusa'a incarnation as the Writhing Dread and her encounter with Perseus endure as a myth into the modern day.[4]
Gallery
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Promotional image of battle with the Writhing Dread
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
References