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[[Image:Gargates.jpg|thumb|350px|A young beast and an elder gargoyle. The two extant gargate species.]]
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[[Image:Gargates.png|thumb|350px|A young beast and an elder gargoyle. Two of the three extant gargate species.]]
  
'''Gargates''' are a class of animals best known for the process of [[stone sleep]]. The only two species still in existence are [[gargoyles]] and [[gargoyle beasts]]. The term "gargate" was first coined by [[Anton Sevarius|Dr. Anton Sevarius]]. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=10959]
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'''Gargates''' are a class of animals best known for the process of [[Stone Sleep|stone sleep]]. The three known species are [[gargoyle]]s, [[Gargoyle Beast|gargoyle beasts]], and at least one type of [[dragon]]. The term "gargate" was first coined by [[Anton Sevarius|Dr. Anton Sevarius]], though the dragon known as [[Wyvern (Dragon)|Wyvern]] has called their kind the "Stone-Flesh". [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=10959]
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The exact origins of gargates lie so far back in the mists of time that we have no certain details as to how they came about. {{CIT|However, what evidence we have suggests that they are descended from reptiles of the Paleozoic or Mesozoic Eras, possibly pterosaurs or the "mammal-like reptiles." They first originated on [[Earth]]'s super-continent of Pangaea.}}[http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=11093] {{CIT|It is certain, at the least, that they are native to this world rather than extra-terrestrials, and that they arose through the same natural causes as mammals, rather than being the creation of [[magic]].}} [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=14327][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=9301]
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The exact origins of gargates lie so far back in the mists of time that we have no certain details as to how they came about. {{CIT|However, what evidence we have suggests that they are descended from reptiles of the Paleozoic or Mesozoic Eras, possibly pterosaurs or the "mammal-like reptiles." They first originated on [[Earth]]'s super-continent of Pangaea.}} [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=11093] {{CIT|It is certain, at the least, that they are native to this world rather than extra-terrestrials, and that they arose through the same natural causes as mammals, rather than being the creation of [[magic]].}} [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=14327][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=9301]
  
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
Aside from stone sleep, gargates are further distinguished by their glowing eyes and long [[egg|reproductive cycles]]. They all lay eggs and nurse their young, which suggests a common heritage with early mammals. Both extant species exhibit a high level of intelligence.
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Aside from stone sleep, gargates are further distinguished by their glowing eyes, relatively long lives, and long [[egg|reproductive cycles]]. They all lay [[egg]]s and nurse their young, which suggests a common heritage with early mammals. All extant species exhibit a high level of intelligence.
  
 
==Production Background==
 
==Production Background==
The term "gargate" was invented by [[Greg Weisman]] many years ago and has been widely used by him and the fans, it even was mentioned on a DVD commentary. However the term was never used in the [[Gargoyles Universe]] until Sevarius said it in "[[Louse]]".
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The term "gargate" was invented by [[Greg Weisman]] many years ago and has been widely used by him and the fans, it even was mentioned by Greg in 2004 during the commentary for the [[Awakening|"Awakening"]] five-parter on the first season [[Gargoyles: The Complete First Season|DVD set]]. The term, however, was never used in the [[Gargoyles Universe|''Gargoyles'' Universe]] until Sevarius said it in [[Louse|"Louse"]].
  
 
[[Category:Canon]]
 
[[Category:Canon]]

Latest revision as of 11:48, 5 February 2024

A young beast and an elder gargoyle. Two of the three extant gargate species.

Gargates are a class of animals best known for the process of stone sleep. The three known species are gargoyles, gargoyle beasts, and at least one type of dragon. The term "gargate" was first coined by Dr. Anton Sevarius, though the dragon known as Wyvern has called their kind the "Stone-Flesh". [1]

History

The exact origins of gargates lie so far back in the mists of time that we have no certain details as to how they came about. However, what evidence we have suggests that they are descended from reptiles of the Paleozoic or Mesozoic Eras, possibly pterosaurs or the "mammal-like reptiles." They first originated on Earth's super-continent of Pangaea. [2] It is certain, at the least, that they are native to this world rather than extra-terrestrials, and that they arose through the same natural causes as mammals, rather than being the creation of magic. [3][4]

Characteristics

Aside from stone sleep, gargates are further distinguished by their glowing eyes, relatively long lives, and long reproductive cycles. They all lay eggs and nurse their young, which suggests a common heritage with early mammals. All extant species exhibit a high level of intelligence.

Production Background

The term "gargate" was invented by Greg Weisman many years ago and has been widely used by him and the fans, it even was mentioned by Greg in 2004 during the commentary for the "Awakening" five-parter on the first season DVD set. The term, however, was never used in the Gargoyles Universe until Sevarius said it in "Louse".