Eldritch History: RPG Legends & Lore

Gorgons - Snake Women or Metal Bulls?

June 10, 2022 Episode 3
Gorgons - Snake Women or Metal Bulls?
Eldritch History: RPG Legends & Lore
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Eldritch History: RPG Legends & Lore
Gorgons - Snake Women or Metal Bulls?
Jun 10, 2022 Episode 3

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If you're familiar with any edition of  D&D, Greco-Roman mythology, video games such as Assassin's Creed or God of War, TV shows like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina or Charmed, and movies such as Percy Jackson or Clash of the Titans then you've probably heard of Medusa and gorgons. This episode takes a dive into the history of gorgons and Medusa in mythology and in D&D to explain the reasons why all Medusa are gorgons but not all gorgons are Medusa.

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If you're familiar with any edition of  D&D, Greco-Roman mythology, video games such as Assassin's Creed or God of War, TV shows like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina or Charmed, and movies such as Percy Jackson or Clash of the Titans then you've probably heard of Medusa and gorgons. This episode takes a dive into the history of gorgons and Medusa in mythology and in D&D to explain the reasons why all Medusa are gorgons but not all gorgons are Medusa.

Twitter: @EldritchHistory
Facebook: Eldritch History
Email: EldritchHistoryPodcast@gmail.com

Intro
Overview - Greek Gorgon vs D&D Gorgon
Medusa Mythic Origins
Gorgon Historic Origins
Evolution of Medusae & Gorgons in D&D
Monstrous Variations
Items & Uses
In the Forgotten Realms
In Eberron
In Dragonlance
In Ravenloft
In Spelljammer
In Critical Role
In Theros
Outro

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