Also Known As: Medusae
“Typically looking an enemy in the eye is a sign of strength, but with gorgons its a sign of stupidity.”
— The Librarian
Gorgons are a monstrous and hateful creatures that are capable of petrifying any creature that meet its gaze. Gorgons have scaly skins of either pale or earthy color. Their eyes glow with an intense red hue and, instead of hair, their heads were covered in a mass of living venomous serpents. It is common for gorgons to hide their features and serpents behind hoods or veils. People cursed into becoming gorgons could belong to either sex and both male and female gorgons created by such curses were similar in form and capabilities. The blood of gorgons are known to have special properties that allow it to reverse the process of petrification. In order for it to work, the blood needed to be applied to the petrified creature's mouth or lips by a skilled healer.