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In Geology , petrifaction or '''petrification''' is the process by which Organic Material is converted into Stone or a similar substance. It is approximately synonymous with Fossilization . Petrified Wood is the most well known result of this process. The Grotto Of The Redemption is the world's largest collection of petrifications and rocks located in one site. FOLKLORE Petrifaction is also a common theme in Folklore and Mythology , and is associated with the legends of Medusa the Gorgon , the Basilisk , and the Cockatrice , among others. Petrifaction is a major plot element in '' Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets ''. In various Role-playing Game s and in the Roguelike ASCII -based computer game NetHack , petrification is a state characters can enter as a result of Magical Spell s or Artifact s. In this state characters are unable to perform any physical action, and may be unable to perform mental actions as well. They may be Dead . They usually must be recovered (if at all) by some magical means, such as a "stone to flesh" spell in '' Dungeons & Dragons '' or a "soft" Potion in '' Final Fantasy '' games. Figuratively, the word can also refer to a state of Paralysis resulting from Fear . |
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