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{{ambiguous|Gorgon}}
{{5epointer|Mythic Odysseys of Theros|setting=Theros}}
''a.k.a. gorgon''<br />

{{5e Monster
|name=Theran Medusa 
|sorttext=Medusa Theran
|refs=<ref name="srd5base">except where noted &mdash; {{Cite Pub|SRD-OGL v5.1}} "{{SRD5|Medusa}}". Licensed: [[OGL]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - suggested by ''{{SRD5|Medusa}}'' {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Monstrosity 
|swarm= 
|subtype=Medusa 
|align=Lawful Evil 
|ac=15 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=127 
|hd=17d8+51 
|speed=30 ft.
|str=10
|dex=15
|con=16
|int=12
|wis=13
|cha=15
|saves= <!--bonus to save; {{5eStr}} +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}} +5, {{SRD5|Insight}} +4, {{SRD5|Perception}} +4, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +5
|damageresistances=
|damageimmunity=
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{SRD5|Darkvision}} 60 ft.
|perception=14 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}} 
|habitat=Desert
|cr=6 <!--Challenge wolfing-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=Theros medusas have serpent-like bodies from the waist down with humanoid-like torso, arms, and head.  

|feature1=Petrifying Gaze
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its {{srd5lc|Turn}} within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a {{SRD5|DC}} 14 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} if the medusa isn’t {{srd5lc|Incapacitated}} and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly {{srd5lc|Petrified}}. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is {{srd5lc|Restrained}}. The restrained creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the effect on a success. The petrification lasts until the creature is freed by the {{5espell|Greater Restoration}} spell or other magic. 

Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If the creature does so, it can’t see the medusa until the start of its next turn, when it can avert its eyes again. If the creature looks at the medusa in the meantime, it must immediately make the save. 

If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 feet of it and in an area of {{srd5lc|Bright Light}}, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=<ref name="moot.206">{{Cite Pub|Mythic Odysseys of Theros|pages=206}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast.}}</ref> 

|action2=Constrict
|alimit2=
|adesc2=<ref name="moot.206"/> ''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}''

|action3=Snake Hair
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d4+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage plus 14 (4d6) {{srd5lc|Poison}} damage.

|action4=Shortsword
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 5 (1d6+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

|action5=Longbow
|alimit5=
|adesc5=''{{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, {{srd5lc|Range}} 150/600 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 7 (2d6) piercing damage, plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.
}}
<ref name="moot.206" /> Theros medusas have serpent-like bodies from the waist down with humanoid-like torso, arms, and head.

A medusa uses the stat block from the [[SRD5]] with the noted changes (above).

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]

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Alignment	Lawful Evil +
Author	Mythic Odysseys of Theros +
CRval	6 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	6 +
Creature Name	Theran Medusa +
Experience Points	2,300 +
Features	Petrifying Gaze +, Multiattack +, Constrict +, Snake Hair +, Shortsword + and Longbow +
Habitat	Desert +
Hit Dice	17d8+51 +
Hit Points	127 +
Name	Theran Medusa +
Publication	Mythic Odysseys of Theros +
Setting	Theros +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Medusa Theran +
Subtype	Medusa +
Summary	Theros medusas have serpent-like bodies from the waist down with humanoid-like torso, arms, and head. +
Type	Monstrosity +