Aegis Mineralization

Aegis Mineralization, also known as the Queen of Snakes, is a Sacred Gear wielded by Perseus of the Hero Faction.

Appearance
Aegis Mineralization takes the form of a shield with Medusa's head imprinted on it, which the user can use as an actual one.

Abilities
Aegis Mineralization has the ability to fire a beam that petrifies anyone hit by the beam.

Caput-medusae and Mineralization Knight
Caput-medusae and Mineralization Knight also known as Death Dance by the Prowling Snake Queen and Snake Knight, is Aegis Mineralization's Balance Breaker. Medusa's head detaches from shield, becomes gigantic and floats mid-air, and charges a beam from it's eyes that turns enemies to stone. The snakes on Perseus' blade come to life and the aura of the blade becomes demonic. If someone is injured by the blade, they will turn to stone.

Trivia

 * In Greek Mythology Aegis (Ancient Greek: αἰγίς), is the shield of Zeus and Athena. It is also the shield that the original Perseus used to behead the Gorgan, Medusa.
 * Caput-Medusae is Latin for "Head of Medusa".