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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]
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{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Medusa's Gaze"}}| Rarity | Quality | HP | Attributes | Availability |
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| Stare at this shield too long and it might petrify you in the blink of an eye. | ||||
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Behind the scenes
The image of Medusa on the shield seems to be inspired by a shield Filippino Negroli made for Charles V in 1541. It has the same arrangement, with the only difference being the expression on Medusa's face.[2]
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References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Arnow, Chad (2003). Man of War: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. MyArmoury. Retrieved on 17 February 2020.