Gorgon
Gorgon | |
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Powers and Abilities | Paralyzing venom, super strength, precognition, telepathy, animal communication |
Vulnerabilities | Decapitation by silver blade |
Appearance | Humanoid with reptilian eyes |
Episode(s) | 14.14 Ouroboros |
I believe we are hunting a gorgon, an ancient cursed being, with an affinity for snakes and a hunger for human flesh.
History
A gorgon is a type of demigod that feeds on humans and can see the fate of others through the consumption of human eyes. A famous gorgon is Medusa who was hunted in ancient times by the hero Perseus. However, the legends about Medusa and the gorgons became greatly exaggerated over the centuries with a gorgon's paralyzing venom instead being turned into tales of gorgons transforming people into stone.
Characteristics
Gorgons appear human, but upon consuming human eyeballs, their eyes will change to that of a reptile and allow them to get a glimpse into the future. According to lore, every few months gorgons will go on a spree and gorge themselves, not unlike snakes.
Powers and abilities
- Animal communication - A gorgon has the ability to communicate with and understand snakes.
- Paralyzing venom - With a simple kiss anywhere on an individual, including angels, a gorgon is capable of paralyzing their prey. The numbing effect of the venom takes time however, and a gorgon may start feeding before the venom has taken effect causing their victims to feel everything.
- Precognition - By eating the eyes of a human, a gorgon gains foresight, able to see their enemies coming before they arrive and to see the fates of those they look upon. However, their foresight is limited to humans and they cannot see angels even when they are standing right next to a human featured in one of their visions.
- Super strength - A gorgon is strong enough to fight evenly with and defeat angels.
Weaknesses
- Silver blade - A gorgon can only be killed by having their head chopped off with a silver blade.
Episodes
14.14 Ouroboros
Gorgon in Lore
In Greek mythology a gorgon was a creature whose gaze could turn a person to stone. The most well known are the three sisters - Medusa, Stheno and Euryale - who had live snakes for hair, and who would turn any person who looked on them to stone.