Archduke Gorgon
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| Mazinger character | |
| Archduke Gorgon | |
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| Romaji | Googon Taikou |
| Other Name(s) |  Duque Gorgon Genghis the Ghastly |
| First Appearance |
Chapter 68 (Mazinger Z anime version) |
| Appearances | Manga, Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger TV Anime series, Mazinkaiser vs the Great General of Darkness OVA |
| Relationships | Dr. Hell Baron Ashura Count Blocken Great General of Darkness Minister Argos |
| List of Mazinger Characters - Category | |
Archduke Gorgon was a villain who was seen primarily in the fictional giant robot anime Great Mazinger, but appeared several times in its prequel series, Mazinger Z, as well. He resembles a centaur somewhat, as from the waist up he is a green-skinned man, but below the waist has the body of a saber-toothed tiger. However, his human half is attached to the rear part of the tiger, so it still has its head.
[edit] History
Gorgon was sent by the Mikene Empire to overlook the development of events between Dr. Hell and Mazinger Z, so that everything went according to the plans of the Emperor of Darkness. Hence, he plays an ambivalent role, both of alliance and treason with Hell. He provides him with powerful Warrior Beasts, but his true goal is to use Hell's forces to eliminate Mazinger and then take over with Mikene's own.
Allegedly, they forge a deal in the Island of Bardos to collaborate in Mazinger's destruction, but at the end of the series, when the time comes Gorgon leaves Hell to his own fate alone.
During this period, he interacts with Hell's henchmen, Baron Ashura and Count Blocken, who are intimidated by him and usually adopt a submissive attitude, except for Ashura's last attempt to regain his honor when he confronts Gorgon asking him to grant him a monster to fight, and eventually dies trying. Ashura dies in Gorgon's arms, and he finally acknowledges his bravery.
In the anime version,after Hell's death, Gorgon sends Gratonios and Pilanias to finish Mazinger off. Great Mazinger's intervention in the last minute is the link to the continuation of the saga, were Gorgon can be seen as a less powerful figure compared to his superiors, the Great General of Darkness and Minister Argos. Due to internal struggles for power that involve the Seven Generals, the Great General and Minister Argos, Gorgon is somewhat betrayed and during the construction of a new Mikene base, he is intercepted by Great Mazinger's attack and dies soon after. He can be seen in his last moments with his tiger body destroyed, carrying his feline head under his arm. He would be replaced by Marquis Yanus.
In the Mazinkaiser vs the Great General of Darkness OVA, he reprises his role being his sole mission to slaughter Kouji Kabuto. Kouji finally kills him when he shots his gun, traspassing both his tiger and human brains with only one shot.
[edit] Other Versions
Gorgon was seen in the American export of Mazinger Z, Tranzor Z, a number of times. In the last episode he even declared that with Dr. Demon out of the way the stage was set for his own domination of the world, but since Great Mazinger was never imported to America nothing ever came of this. He was called Genghis the Ghastly in Tranzor Z.
[edit] Trivia
- A villain from Cutey Honey Flash, called Gorgon Claw, is a female version of Duke Gorgon.
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| Mazingers: Mazinger Z | Great Mazinger | Mazinkaiser | Grendizer |
| Mazinger Ladies: Aphrodite A | Diana A | Venus A | Minerva X |
| Other Robots: Boss Borot | Junior Robot | Million Alpha, Vayon Beta, Dyon Gamma |
| Evil Mecha: Mechanical Beasts | Warrior Beasts |
| Characters: |
| From Mazinger |
| Mecha Pilots: Kouji | Sayaka | Boss |
| Evil Forces: Dr. Hell | Baron Ashura | Count Blocken | Viscount Pigman |
| From Great Mazinger |
| Mecha Pilots: Tetsuya | Jun |
| Evil Forces: Great General of Darkness | Great Marshall of Hell | Minister Argos | Archduke Gorgon | Marquis Yanus |
| General Julius Caesar | General Birdler | General Scarabeth | General Angoras | General Rigarn | General Ardias | General Draydou |
| OVAs: |
| Mazinger Vs. Devilman | Mazinger Vs. The Great General of Darkness | Mazinkaiser |
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| God Mazinger | Mazinger Angels | Fortresses Salude, Bood, Gool, Navalon, Mikeros, Demonika |
| Photonic Research Institute | Fortress of Science | Mazinger Toy Lines | Super Robot Wars |
