Gorgon Physiology

The power to have the abilities and traits of a Gorgon. Variation of Monster Physiology Combination of Human Monster and Snake Physiology.

Also Called[]

Dreaded One Mimicry/Physiology
Gorgo Mimicry/Physiology
Gorgon Mimicry
Snake Men/Women Mimicry/Physiology

Capabilities[]

The user with this ability either is or can transform into a Gorgon, a terrifying female creature of Greek mythology. While descriptions of gorgons vary across Greek literature, common features include hair of living, venomous snakes.

However, in some rarer occurrences, Gorgons have been seen as male, challenging the all-female dominated species myth, but this is still rare among the Gorgon races.

Applications[]

Absolute Ugliness (varies; originally in mythology)
- Countenance
  - Fear Inducement
    - Petrification
Brass Mimicry (around their hands & nails)
- Claw Retraction
Cursed Physiology (varies)
Femme Fatale (varies; most if not all Gorgons are female)
Human Monster Physiology (the first three being hexed mortals)
- Human Morphing
- Serpentine Tail (varies)
Peak Human Combat
Snake Physiology
- Dermal Armor
- Snake Den
Supernatural Condition
- Enhanced Lung Capacity
- Enhanced/Supernatural Strength
- Supernatural Durability/Invulnerability
- Supernatural Stamina
- Immortality (varies)
- Supernatural Bodily Aspects
  - Healing Blood (right side of the body)
  - Poisonous Blood (left side of the body)
  - Supernatural Tears
    - Poisonous Tears
- Supernatural Senses

Variations[]

Apex Predator Physiology (the Gorgo are some of the most dangerous monsters in mythology)
Boulder Manipulation (some Gorgons can control that which their gaze converts)
Camouflage
Demigod Physiology
Head Mimicry
- Head Liberation
- Prehensile Head
Invisibility
Hypnotic Voice (few Gorgons have the power to persuade people into facing their gaze via precarious means)
Petrifying Gaze ( Medusa)
- Petrification Beam Emission
Regenerative Healing Factor
Telepathy
Talon Protrusion
Unnatural Size (some Gorgons come off as abnormally large)
Wing Manifestation

Classical mythology connects Gorgons to sea-storms, coral reefs and other dangers of sea:

Associations[]

Animal Weaponry (able to weaponize their own serpentine coils)
- Animal Artillery
Divine Monster Physiology
Cursed Physiology
Greek Deity Physiology
Lizardfolk Physiology
Mythic Physiology
Mythical Bestiary
Snake Deity Physiology
Taur Physiology
- Naga Physiology
  - Lamia Physiology
Weapon Transmutation

Limitations[]

Users may not be immune to their own petrifying gaze, unless reflections were transversed.
User’s full powers may/might not manifest until they undergo metamorphosis through certain cycles when their skin sheds.
Users may not be completely Immortal.