Magog

/ˈmeɪɡɑːɡ/ noun

Definition

In the Bible and mythology, a place or person representing chaos and evil; one of two giant guardians traditionally depicted in London culture.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Magog', possibly meaning 'land of Gog' or related to a Scythian people. The name appears in biblical prophecies and was adopted in medieval European folklore and legend.

Kelly Says

Gog and Magog appear as massive wooden statues in London's Guildhall, dating back centuries, and they were among the first giant figures paraded in medieval London—the tradition of parade giants likely inspired by these mythological giants.

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