armor

Aegis

By Elizabeth Stein for Mythos Atlas. About the author. Editorial notes are grounded in the site's cited sources and can be challenged through the contact page.

Wielded By

Athena

Description

The legendary shield of Zeus and Athena, adorned with the fearsome head of the Gorgon Medusa. This divine aegis strikes terror into the hearts of enemies and provides impenetrable protection to its bearer.

Powers & Abilities

InvulnerabilityFear InducementDivine Protection

Origin

"Forged by Hephaestus at Zeus's command, the shield was later given to Athena who mounted Medusa's severed head upon it after Perseus's legendary quest."