The Great God Tao
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The High Priest stands before the idol of the Great God Tao.
The Great God Tao is a deity worshipped on Mongo, both by the Lion Men [1] and the people who serve Emperor Ming. [2]
Tao's temple is a holy site, off limits to visitors. It's accessible only through the Tunnel of Terror, which is guarded by the sacred Fire Dragon. [3]
The Holy Writ of Tao
Tao's holy laws include a number of strange practices, including:
- A traitor may choose between death by firing squad, or "the two terrible tests" -- fighting on a platform suspended over an octosak-filled water tank, and battling three tigrons. A traitor who has survived the tests can not be killed. [4]
References
- ↑ ''Flash Gordon comic strip, "On the Planet Mongo". January 18, 1934.
- ↑ Flash Gordon serial, "The Tunnel of Terror".
- ↑ Flash Gordon serial, "Fighting the Fire Dragon".
- ↑ Flash Gordon comic strip, "The Monsters of Mongo". May 27-June 10, 1934.
