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[[File:Dogon Sixth Eye.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Eugene Jones]] holds a [[Dogon]] Sixth Eye. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'')]]
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A '''Dogon Sixth Eye''' was one of the eyes of a [[Dogon]], known for its special powers. Using it, a person could look back at their life more clearly. When ingested, [[Eugene Jones]] retained a presence in the world after dying. His ghost was able to influence the mind of [[Gwen Cooper]] and eventually became corporeal in order to save her life, whereupon he floated away into the afterlife. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'')
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|type = Reptilian humanoid
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|origin = Unknown (possibly [[Mutter's Spiral]])
|appearances = [[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'' (minor)
|mentions = [[TW]]: ''[[A Day in the Death]]''
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The '''Dogon''' were a thirteen-eyed reptilian race.
 
==Biology==
The Dogon were a reptilian species who evolved on a world with a climate colder than that of [[Earth]]. ([[WEB]]: ''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'')
 
===Dogon eyes===
[[File:Dogon Sixth Eye.jpg|150px|thumb|right|A [[Dogon Sixth Eye]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'')]]
Four of the eyes of a Dogon were for sight, six for show, but one of the other three eyes (referred to as the [[Dogon Sixth Eye|'''Dogon Sixth Eye''']]) had special abilities. ([[WEB]]: ''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'')
 
This sixth eye was located on the back of the head and was nearly the size of a golf-ball, though it looked more like a shifting blue marble. This eye allowed a person to look back clearly on their life and make better choices, especially if swallowed. Oddly enough, [[Eugene Jones]] steadily gained more physical contact with the world after swallowing a sixth eye and then dying. He was able to influence the mind of [[Gwen Cooper]] and eventually became corporeal and seemed to float into an afterlife. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'')
 
:''What the other two eyes could do is unknown, though Dr. [[Rajesh Singh]] believed they also had special powers.''
 


==History==
==History==
The Sixth Eye was first found on [[Earth]] after the Dogon arrived around the [[Great Fire of London]]. ([[WEB]]: ''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'')
The Dogons developed space travel at some point during their history and occasionally travelled to [[Earth]], first visiting it at least in [[1666]] at the time of the [[Great Fire of London]], usually leaving behind their so-called Sixth Eyes. ([[WEB]]: ''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'')


In the [[1980s]], Mr. [[Garret]] watched a Dogon Sixth Eye fall from the sky while golfing, landing in the sand trap he was stuck in. He later gave it to [[Eugene Jones]] as a consolation prize for a maths competition that his team had lost due to Eugene's nervousness. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'')
In the [[1980s]], Mr [[Garret]] found a Dogon Sixth Eye while golfing. He later gave it to [[Eugene Jones]] as a consolation prize for a science competition. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'')


:''Though unstated, it is likely that the eye came to Earth via [[Cardiff Space-Time Rift|the Rift]].''
:''Though unstated, it is likely that the eye came to Earth via [[Cardiff Space-Time Rift|the Rift]].''


After the [[Battle of Canary Wharf]], Dogon Sixth Eyes appeared on [[eBay]] and became very popular in [[Belgium]]. ([[WEB]]: ''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'')
In [[2005]], a Dogon spaceship with a crew of twenty crashed in the river [[Humber]] and were studied by the crew of [[Torchwood 1]]. After the [[Battle of Canary Wharf]], Dogon Sixth Eyes appeared on [[eBay]] and became very popular in [[Belgium]]. ([[WEB]]: ''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'')


In [[2007]], [[Eugene Jones]] decided to sell his Dogon eye on [[eBay]]. His friends [[Gary]] and [[Josh]] bid up the price to cheer him up. However they accidentally won. They planned to buy the eye and resell it at a greater price. When they tried to take the eye by force, Eugene swallowed it and ran away. Though he was later killed, the eye brought him back as a [[ghost]]-like being, allowing him to help [[Gwen Cooper]] investigate his death. He remained halfway between life and death even when the eye was removed from him. [[Torchwood Three]] retrieved the eye. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'')
In [[2007]], [[Eugene Jones]] decided to sell his Dogon eye on [[eBay]]. His friends [[Gary]] and [[Josh]] bided to cheer him up. However they accidentally won. They planned to buy the eye and resell it at a greater price. When they tried to take the eye by force, Eugene swallowed it and ran away. Though he was later killed, the eye brought him back as a [[ghost]]-like being, allowing him to help [[Gwen Cooper]] investigate his death. He remained halfway between life and death even when the eye was removed from him. [[Torchwood Three]] retrieved the eye. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'')


The collector [[Henry Parker]] also had a Dogon eye. ([[TW]]: ''[[A Day in the Death]]'')
The collector [[Henry Parker]] also had a Dogon eye. ([[TW]]: ''[[A Day in the Death]]'')
[[Category:Anatomy and physiology]]
 
==Behind the scenes==
*The name Dogon is probably taken from the African Tribe of the same name, that is said to to have links to flying saucer and alien lore in it's mythology by some UFO researchers..
[[Category:Sentient reptiles]]
[[Category:Humanoid species]]

Revision as of 19:08, 8 September 2011

The Dogon were a thirteen-eyed reptilian race.

Biology

The Dogon were a reptilian species who evolved on a world with a climate colder than that of Earth. (WEB: torchwood.org.uk)

Dogon eyes

Four of the eyes of a Dogon were for sight, six for show, but one of the other three eyes (referred to as the Dogon Sixth Eye) had special abilities. (WEB: torchwood.org.uk)

This sixth eye was located on the back of the head and was nearly the size of a golf-ball, though it looked more like a shifting blue marble. This eye allowed a person to look back clearly on their life and make better choices, especially if swallowed. Oddly enough, Eugene Jones steadily gained more physical contact with the world after swallowing a sixth eye and then dying. He was able to influence the mind of Gwen Cooper and eventually became corporeal and seemed to float into an afterlife. (TW: Random Shoes)

What the other two eyes could do is unknown, though Dr. Rajesh Singh believed they also had special powers.


History

The Dogons developed space travel at some point during their history and occasionally travelled to Earth, first visiting it at least in 1666 at the time of the Great Fire of London, usually leaving behind their so-called Sixth Eyes. (WEB: torchwood.org.uk)

In the 1980s, Mr Garret found a Dogon Sixth Eye while golfing. He later gave it to Eugene Jones as a consolation prize for a science competition. (TW: Random Shoes)

Though unstated, it is likely that the eye came to Earth via the Rift.

In 2005, a Dogon spaceship with a crew of twenty crashed in the river Humber and were studied by the crew of Torchwood 1. After the Battle of Canary Wharf, Dogon Sixth Eyes appeared on eBay and became very popular in Belgium. (WEB: torchwood.org.uk)

In 2007, Eugene Jones decided to sell his Dogon eye on eBay. His friends Gary and Josh bided to cheer him up. However they accidentally won. They planned to buy the eye and resell it at a greater price. When they tried to take the eye by force, Eugene swallowed it and ran away. Though he was later killed, the eye brought him back as a ghost-like being, allowing him to help Gwen Cooper investigate his death. He remained halfway between life and death even when the eye was removed from him. Torchwood Three retrieved the eye. (TW: Random Shoes)

The collector Henry Parker also had a Dogon eye. (TW: A Day in the Death)

Behind the scenes

  • The name Dogon is probably taken from the African Tribe of the same name, that is said to to have links to flying saucer and alien lore in it's mythology by some UFO researchers..