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: ''For the aliens from ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', see: [[Gorkon]].'' | : ''For the aliens from ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', see: [[Gorkon]].'' | ||
'''Gorgons''' are creatures within the mythology that surrounds the | '''Gorgons''' are creatures within the mythology that surrounds the Colonials' [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (RDM)|polytheistic religion]]. | ||
In his blaspheming rant in a [[temple]] on ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', [[Gaius Baltar]] points out the fact that [[Asclepius]]' demise was brought about by the blood of a Gorgon ([[Escape Velocity]]). | In his blaspheming rant in a [[temple]] on ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', [[Gaius Baltar]] points out the fact that [[Asclepius]]'s demise was brought about by the blood of a Gorgon ([[Escape Velocity]]). | ||
== Notes == | |||
*In Greek mythology, [[w:Gorgon|Gorgons]] were dangerous female monsters whose gaze turns a person to stone. [[w:Medusa|Medusa]] was one of them. | |||
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Revision as of 22:14, 28 April 2008
- For the aliens from Galactica 1980, see: Gorkon.
Gorgons are creatures within the mythology that surrounds the Colonials' polytheistic religion.
In his blaspheming rant in a temple on Galactica, Gaius Baltar points out the fact that Asclepius's demise was brought about by the blood of a Gorgon (Escape Velocity).