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{{disline|For information on the child of [[Karl Agathon|Karl]] and [[Sharon Agathon]], see [[Hera Agathon]]. For information on the Lord of Kobol for which these mountains are named, 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]]


'''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 depair over the Exodus of the Thirteen Tribes of Man. The [[High Road|path]] that leads to the Gates of Hera is lined with ancient gravestones.
'''The Gates of Hera''' are twin mountain peaks on {{RDM|Kobol}} that mark the entrance to the [[Tomb of Athena]]. In the [[Sacred Scrolls|Colonial religion]], 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.
 
The path that leads to the Gates of Hera is lined with ancient gravestones {{TRS|Home, Part II}}.


Compare: The [[Wikipedia:Pillars of Hercules|Pillars of Hercules]]
== Notes ==
* The Gates of Hera are actually twin peaks just north of [[Wikipedia:Vancouver|Vancouver]], where the [[Re-imagined Series]] is filmed.  They rise prominently over downtown Vancouver and are known locally as [[w:The Lions (Peaks)|The Lions.]] The scene where they appear was shot facing south, with nearby downtown Vancouver hidden from view by the mountains.


* Compare these peaks with the legends surrounding the [[w:Pillars of Hercules|Pillars of Hercules]].


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Revision as of 18:48, 10 January 2021


The Gates of Hera, as seen from a nearby valley ridge

The Gates of Hera are twin mountain peaks on Kobol that mark the entrance to the Tomb of Athena. In the Colonial religion, it is the point from which Athena jumped to her death in despair over the Exodus of the Thirteen Tribes.

The path that leads to the Gates of Hera is lined with ancient gravestones (TRS: "Home, Part II").

Notes[edit]

  • The Gates of Hera are actually twin peaks just north of Vancouver, where the Re-imagined Series is filmed. They rise prominently over downtown Vancouver and are known locally as The Lions. The scene where they appear was shot facing south, with nearby downtown Vancouver hidden from view by the mountains.