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Medusa is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series. She is modeled, generally, after her namesake in Greek mythology. Characters going against Medusa, in most of the games in which she appears, can expect attacks that cause petrification.
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Appearances
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Final FantasyEdit
- Main article: Medusa (Final Fantasy)
Medusas appear as enemies in the Citadel of Trials and Mirage Tower.
Final Fantasy IIIEdit
- Main article: Medusa (Final Fantasy III)
Medusa appears as a boss in the Tower of Owen, sent by Xande to destroy the Warriors of Light.
Final Fantasy IVEdit
- Main article: Medusa (Final Fantasy IV)
Medusa appears as an enemy in the Lower Section of the Tower of Babil.
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-Edit
- Main article: Medusa (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)
Medusa appears as an enemy in the Tower of Babil.
Final Fantasy IV: The After YearsEdit
- Main article: Medusa (The After Years)
Medusa appears in Kain's, Palom's, and the Lunarian's chapter, and are one of the few enemies to drop the rare Stoneblade weapon.
Final Fantasy VEdit
- Main article: Medusa (Final Fantasy V)
Medusa appears as an enemy exclusive to the Game Boy Advance release.
Final Fantasy XIEdit
Medusa is a Lamia Hyper Notorious Monster from the Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion (one of the Aht Urhgan Beastmen Kings). She makes appearances in both high level Besieged events (allied with the Undead Swarm) as well as randomly in the field in the Arrapago Reef. As one might expect, she is notorious for causing the Petrification status ailment in high frequency. Her loot pool, along with the other two Aht Urhgan Beastmen Kings, more or less lacks anything of monetary or combative significance whatsoever. Killing her in the field, however, is important to those interested in creating a Mythic Weapon, as the title granted upon her death to players involved is necessary to advance the Mythic Weapon quest line. In addition, her death in the field will also temporarily prevent her participation in Besieged.
Final Fantasy Mystic QuestEdit
- Main article: Medusa (Mystic Quest)
Medusa appears as a minor boss that Benjamin and Reuben must defeat in order to enter the Lava Dome.
Final Fantasy Legend IIEdit
The Medusa is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster unit(s) can transform into.
Final Fantasy Legend IIIEdit
The Medusa is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party can transform into.
EtymologyEdit
Medusa was one of the three Gorgons, a beautiful sea nymph who fell in love with the god of the sea, Poseidon. She was transformed into a hideous monster by Athena, with a head of snakes and a stare that would petrify any who saw it. She was slain by Perseus, and her head given to Athena to place on her shield.
GalleryEdit
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Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy III).
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Promotional artwork by Yuzuki Ikeda (Final Fantasy XI).
