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''For information on the child of [[Helo]] and [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)]], see [[Hera]]. For information on the Lord of Kobol from where the name of these mountains likely originates, see [[Hera, Lord of Kobol]].'' | :''For information on the child of [[Helo]] and [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)]], see [[Hera]]. For information on the Lord of Kobol from where the name of these mountains likely originates, see [[Hera, Lord of Kobol]].'' | ||
[[Image:Gates of hera.jpg|thumb|The Gates of Hera, as seen from a nearby valley ridge]] | [[Image:Gates of hera.jpg|thumb|The Gates of Hera, as seen from a nearby valley ridge]] | ||
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'''The Gates of Hera''' are twin mountain peaks on [[Kobol]] that mark the entrance to the [[Tomb of Athena]]. In Colonial mythology, it is the point from which [[Athena, Lord of Kobol|Athena]] jumped to her death in despair over the [[History of the Twelve Colonies#Exodus|Exodus]] of the Thirteen Tribes of Man. The path that leads to the Gates of Hera is lined with ancient gravestones. | '''The Gates of Hera''' are twin mountain peaks on [[Kobol]] that mark the entrance to the [[Tomb of Athena]]. In Colonial mythology, it is the point from which [[Athena, Lord of Kobol|Athena]] jumped to her death in despair over the [[History of the Twelve Colonies#Exodus|Exodus]] of the Thirteen Tribes of Man. The path that leads to the Gates of Hera is lined with ancient gravestones. | ||
== Notes == | |||
* The Gates of Hera are actually twin peaks just north of [[Wikipedia:Vancouver|Vancouver]], where the show is filmed. They rise prominently over downtown Vancouver and are known locally as "the Lions." | |||
The Gates of Hera are actually twin peaks just north of [[Wikipedia:Vancouver|Vancouver]], where the show is filmed. They rise prominently over downtown Vancouver and are known locally as "the Lions." | |||
* Compare the [[Wikipedia:Pillars of Hercules|Pillars of Hercules]]. | |||
[[Category:A to Z]] | [[Category:A to Z]] | ||
[[Category:Colonial Religion]] | [[Category:Colonial Religion]] | ||
[[Category:RDM]] | [[Category:RDM]] | ||
Revision as of 16:27, 20 April 2006
- For information on the child of Helo and Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy), see Hera. For information on the Lord of Kobol from where the name of these mountains likely originates, see Hera, Lord of Kobol.
The Gates of Hera are twin mountain peaks on Kobol that mark the entrance to the Tomb of Athena. In Colonial mythology, it is the point from which Athena jumped to her death in despair over the Exodus of the Thirteen Tribes of Man. The path that leads to the Gates of Hera is lined with ancient gravestones.
Notes[edit]
- The Gates of Hera are actually twin peaks just north of Vancouver, where the show is filmed. They rise prominently over downtown Vancouver and are known locally as "the Lions."
- Compare the Pillars of Hercules.