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==History== | ==History== | ||
It is unknown whether the Gorgons ever actually existed. However, a Gorgon's head appeared on the floor of the main room of [[Gallowmere]]'s [[the Hilltop Mausoleum|hilltop mausoleum]] in the late 14th century.{{Gameref|MED}}{{Gameref|MED2019}} A Gorgon also appeared on the floor of a room in | It is unknown whether the Gorgons ever actually existed. However, a Gorgon's head appeared on the floor of the main room of [[Gallowmere]]'s [[the Hilltop Mausoleum|hilltop mausoleum]] in the late 14th century.{{Gameref|MED}}{{Gameref|MED2019}} A Gorgon also appeared on the floor of a room in [[Wulfrum Hall]], a vampire residence in [[London]] in the late 19th century.{{Gameref|MED2}} | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
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In the 2025 re-release of the game, the Gorgon head was removed from Wulfrum Hall and replaced with a generic brick texture. This is because the design was created by sculptor Jay W. Hungate who owns the copyright.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/detailed-record/18155345|site=U.S. Copyright Public Records System|title=Medusa. Detailed Record View|retrieved=February 21, 2025}}</ref> | In the 2025 re-release of the game, the Gorgon head was removed from Wulfrum Hall and replaced with a generic brick texture. This is because the design was created by sculptor [https://www.jwhstudio.com/ Jay W. Hungate], who owns the copyright.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/detailed-record/18155345|site=U.S. Copyright Public Records System|title=Medusa. Detailed Record View|retrieved=February 21, 2025}}</ref> | ||
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The Gorgons, in Greek mythology, were three monstrous sisters: Medusa, Euryale, and Stheno. They were often depicted as having snakes for hair.
History
It is unknown whether the Gorgons ever actually existed. However, a Gorgon's head appeared on the floor of the main room of Gallowmere's hilltop mausoleum in the late 14th century.[1][2] A Gorgon also appeared on the floor of a room in Wulfrum Hall, a vampire residence in London in the late 19th century.[3]
Characteristics
Appearance
The Gorgon depicted on the floor of the hilltop mausoleum had several strands of hair which were snakes. She had sharp teeth and the eyes of a snake. She wore a circlet on her head.
Behind the scenes
MediEvil (1998 original)
The Gorgon texture was made by Jason Wilson.[4]
MediEvil 2
Version specific differences
In the 2025 re-release of the game, the Gorgon head was removed from Wulfrum Hall and replaced with a generic brick texture. This is because the design was created by sculptor Jay W. Hungate, who owns the copyright.[5]
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Gallery
Gorgon in the 2019 MediEvil remake.
References
- ↑
MediEvil. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on October 9, 1998.
- ↑
MediEvil. Developed by Other Ocean Emeryville. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment on October 25, 2019.
- ↑
MediEvil 2. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on April 21, 2000.
- ↑ Medusa. Detailed Record View on U.S. Copyright Public Records System. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
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