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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
The image of Medusa on the shield seems to be inspired by a shield {{Wiki|Filippino Negroli}} made for [[Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles V]] in 1541. It has the same arrangement, with the only difference being the expression on Medusa's face.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://myarmoury.com/feature_mow_charlesv.html |title= Man of War: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor | author=Arnow, Chad| date= 2003| publisher=''MyArmoury''| accessdate= 17 February 2020}}</ref>
The image of Medusa on the shield seems to be inspired by a shield {{Wiki|Filippo Negroli}} made for [[Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles V]] in 1541. It has the same arrangement, with the only difference being the expression on Medusa's face.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://myarmoury.com/feature_mow_charlesv.html |title= Man of War: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor | author=Arnow, Chad| date= 2003| publisher=''MyArmoury''| accessdate= 17 February 2020}}</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==

Latest revision as of 19:02, 22 December 2025

Medusa's Gaze

Medusa's Gaze was a shield bearing the image of Medusa, a gorgon featured prominently in Greek mythology.

During the 1st century BCE, the shield was bought by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa from the nomad merchant Reda.[1]

Statistics[edit | edit source]

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Medusa's Gaze"}}
Rarity Quality HP Attributes Availability
Description
Stare at this shield too long and it might petrify you in the blink of an eye.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]

The image of Medusa on the shield seems to be inspired by a shield Filippo Negroli made for Charles V in 1541. It has the same arrangement, with the only difference being the expression on Medusa's face.[2]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Assassin's Creed: Origins
  2. Arnow, Chad (2003). Man of War: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. MyArmoury. Retrieved on 17 February 2020.