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Ambrosia was said to be the food of the [[Greek Gods|Olympian gods]] of Greece, conferring immortality on those who ate it. | Ambrosia was said to be the food of the [[Greek Gods|Olympian gods]] of Greece, made out of nectar, conferring immortality on those who ate it. | ||
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Revision as of 17:51, 10 August 2006
- For information on a similarly-named (but differently spelled) alcoholic beverage in the Original Series, see Ambrosa.
(Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down)
Ambrosia is an intoxicating alcoholic beverage, typically green in color.
Ellen Tigh presents a bottle of ambrosia to her husband, Colonel Tigh, after they have reunited (Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down).
During a documentary on the military of the Fleet conducted by D'anna Biers, an inebriated, cigarette-smoking Felix Gaeta reveals a tattoo and comments: "Ambrosia's good with a chaser. And if you have enough ambrosia-- didn't really hurt that much" (Final Cut).
The luxury liner Cloud Nine offers ambrosia as a barside drink (Colonial Day).
Greek Mythology[edit]
Ambrosia was said to be the food of the Olympian gods of Greece, made out of nectar, conferring immortality on those who ate it.