Chaldean Gate
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The Chaldean Gate (Japanese: カルデアの門, Hepburn: Karudea no mon) was a gate built in 868 AD to keep refugees out of the Cathedral City, which was undergoing a food shortage at the time. It was constructed over the course of three nights, which were followed by a battle between refugees and the City Self-Defense Forces that lasted a further seven nights. This conflict over the gate became known as the Ten Nights of Tragedy. The gate remained closed for the next ten years until it was opened again in 878 AD as the city began to expand.[1][1.1]
Behind the scenes
Etymology
In ancient times, it was believed that Chaldeans were skilled in astronomy. The reputation of Chaldeans for possessing magical powers became so widespread that the name "Chaldean" became synonymous with the word magician.[2] Due to the nature of the Cathedral City as the origin of magic, it is likely why it became known as Chaldea.
References
- ↑ Drag-On Dragoon World Inside. Released by Square Enix as part of the Drag-On Dragoon 10th Anniversary Box on December 19, 2013.
- ↑ Page 244: Chronology.
- ↑ Thompson, R. Campbell, The Reports of the Magicians and Astrologers of Nineveh and Babylon in the British Museum, Vol II. on Internet Archive.
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