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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | [[Constantine]] set the date of his intended wedding with [[Princess Katharine]] on Michaelmas. However, Katharine, along with the [[Magus]], [[Tom]], and | + | In [[Timeline|995]], [[Constantine]] set the date of his intended wedding with [[Princess Katharine]] on Michaelmas. However, Katharine, along with the [[Magus]], [[Tom]], [[Mary]], [[Finella]] and [["Eggs"|the eggs]]]], fled his castle for [[Avalon]] the night before the wedding on Michaelmas eve. |
| − | Many other important events in the ''Gargoyles'' Universe took place on Michaelmas. Among these were the coronations of [[King Arthur]] in 500 and [[Macbeth]] in 1040, {{CIT|and [[Hakon]]'s initial attack on [[Castle Wyvern]] in 994. Michaelmas Eve (September 28) was the date of [[Vinnie]]'s birth in 1963, [[Demona]]'s recovery of the [[Praying Gargoyle]] from [[Notre Dame]] and murder of [[Charles Canmore]] in 1980, and [[Demona]]'s summoning [[Puck]] in 1995.}} | + | Many other important events in the ''[[Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'' Universe took place on Michaelmas. Among these were the coronations of [[King Arthur]] in 500 and [[Macbeth]] in 1040, {{CIT|and [[Hakon]]'s initial attack on [[Castle Wyvern]] in 994. Michaelmas Eve (September 28) was the date of [[Vinnie]]'s birth in 1963, [[Demona]]'s recovery of the [[Praying Gargoyle]] from [[Notre Dame]] and murder of [[Charles Canmore]] in 1980, and [[Demona]]'s summoning [[Puck]] in 1995.}} |
==Real-World History== | ==Real-World History== | ||
| − | Michaelmas was dedicated to the Archangel Michael, after whom it was named. During the Middle Ages, it marked the beginning of the fiscal year, and is still one of the four quarter days (when rents are due) in England (the other three being Annunciation Day - March 25, Midsummer's Day, and Christmas). It was customary to eat goose on that day. | + | Michaelmas was dedicated to the [[angel|Archangel]] Michael, after whom it was named. During the Middle Ages, it marked the beginning of the fiscal year, and is still one of the four quarter days (when rents are due) in England (the other three being Annunciation Day - March 25, Midsummer's Day, and Christmas). It was customary to eat goose on that day. |
[[Greg Weisman]]'s birthday is on September 28, which is probably why both Michaelmas and Michaelmas Eve play such a notable role in the chronology of the ''Gargoyles'' Universe. | [[Greg Weisman]]'s birthday is on September 28, which is probably why both Michaelmas and Michaelmas Eve play such a notable role in the chronology of the ''Gargoyles'' Universe. | ||
Revision as of 19:02, 30 May 2008
Michaelmas was a medieval holiday, celebrated on September 29.
History
In 995, Constantine set the date of his intended wedding with Princess Katharine on Michaelmas. However, Katharine, along with the Magus, Tom, Mary, Finella and the eggs]], fled his castle for Avalon the night before the wedding on Michaelmas eve.
Many other important events in the Gargoyles Universe took place on Michaelmas. Among these were the coronations of King Arthur in 500 and Macbeth in 1040, and Hakon's initial attack on Castle Wyvern in 994. Michaelmas Eve (September 28) was the date of Vinnie's birth in 1963, Demona's recovery of the Praying Gargoyle from Notre Dame and murder of Charles Canmore in 1980, and Demona's summoning Puck in 1995.
Real-World History
Michaelmas was dedicated to the Archangel Michael, after whom it was named. During the Middle Ages, it marked the beginning of the fiscal year, and is still one of the four quarter days (when rents are due) in England (the other three being Annunciation Day - March 25, Midsummer's Day, and Christmas). It was customary to eat goose on that day.
Greg Weisman's birthday is on September 28, which is probably why both Michaelmas and Michaelmas Eve play such a notable role in the chronology of the Gargoyles Universe.
See also
- Michaelmas at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
