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== Biology == | == Biology == | ||
The word Melkur was literally | The word Melkur was literally "a fly trapped in [[honey]]". The peaceful atmosphere of Traken rendered them immobile and harmless. Several Melkurs were attracted to Traken. Most decayed without causing any longterm harm. They became like stone through the immobilisation. | ||
=== Impersonation === | === Impersonation === | ||
The Melkur that seduced [[Kassia]] was more hostile than previous Melkurs and was revealed, shortly after the arrival of the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Adric]], to be [[the Master (Tersurus)|the Master]]'s [[The Master's TARDIS|TARDIS]]. The Master utilised the Melkur form to become [[Keeper]] and take control of [[ | The Melkur that seduced [[Kassia]] was more hostile than previous Melkurs and was revealed, shortly after the arrival of the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Adric]], to be [[the Master (Tersurus)|the Master]]'s [[The Master's TARDIS|TARDIS]]. The Master utilised the Melkur form to become [[Keeper]] and take control of [[the Source]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Keeper of Traken]]'') | ||
[[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan]] saw an illusion of the Melkur intended to frighten them away from the Inner Sanctum presided over by [[Kalid]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time-Flight]]'') | [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan]] saw an illusion of the Melkur intended to frighten them away from the Inner Sanctum presided over by [[Kalid]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time-Flight]]'') | ||
=== In Culture === | === In Culture === | ||
Traditionally, a feast took place annually, called the | Traditionally, a feast took place annually, called the Feast of Melkur, at which those attending participated in poetry, music, dance, recitals and performing arts of all varieties and calibres, to ease its passing. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Astronomer's Apprentice]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
