Medusa
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Medusa is a reccurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series. She is modeled, generally, off of her namesake in Greek mythology. Characters going against Medusa, in most of the games in which she appears, can look forward to attacks that cause petrification.
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[edit] Appearances
[edit] Final Fantasy
- Main article: Medusa (Final Fantasy)
Medusas appear as enemies in the Citadel of Trials.
[edit] Final Fantasy III
- 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.
[edit] Final Fantasy IV
- Main article: Medusa (Final Fantasy IV)
Medusa appears as an enemy in the Tower of Babil.
[edit] Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
- Main article: Medusa (The After Years)
Medusa appear in Kain's, Palom's, and the Lunarians chapter, and are one of the few enemies to drop the very rare Stoneblade weapon.
[edit] Final Fantasy V
- Main article: Medusa (Final Fantasy V)
Medusa appears in Final Fantasy V as an enemy exclusive to the Game Boy Advance release.
[edit] Final Fantasy XI
Medusa is a 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 (allianced to 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.
[edit] Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
- Main article: Medusa (Final Fantasy Mystic Quest)
Medusa appears as a minor boss that Benjamin and Reuben must defeat in order to enter the Lava Dome.
[edit] Etymology
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.
