Medusa (enemy)

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.

Final Fantasy


Medusas appear as enemies in the Citadel of Trials.

Final Fantasy III


Medusa appears as a boss in the Tower of Owen, sent by Xande to destroy the Warriors of Light.

Final Fantasy IV


Medusa appears as an enemy in the Tower of Babil.

Final Fantasy V


Medusa appears in Final Fantasy V as an enemy exclusive to the Game Boy Advance release.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest


Medusa appears as a minor boss that Benjamin and Reuben must defeat in order to enter the Lava Dome.

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 slayed by Perseus, and her head given to Athena to place on her shield.