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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Melkur | The word Melkur was literally, "a fly trapped in [[honey]]". The peaceful atmosphere of Traken rendered them immobile and harmless. There were several Melkurs attracted to Traken. Most decayed without causing any long term 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 [[ | 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]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[ The Keeper of Traken|The Keeper of Traken]]'') [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan]] saw an illusion of the Melkur intended to frighten them. ([[DW]]: ''[[Time-Flight]]'') | ||
===In Culture=== | ===In Culture=== | ||
Traditionally, a feast took place annually, called the 'Feast of Melkur', | Traditionally, a feast took place annually, called the 'Feast of Melkur', at which those attending participate in poetry, music, dance, recitals and performing arts of all varieties and calibres, to ease its passing. ([[ST]]: ''[[The Astronomer's Apprentice]]'') | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
