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'''[[Darmok]]''' of [[Kanza]] was a [[mytho-historical]] {{dis|hunter|occupation}} from [[Shantil III]], who once partnered with [[Jalad]] on the [[island]]-[[continent]] of {{dis|Tanagra|island}} against a common foe, or "beast". At some other point, once alone and once with Jalad, he was found on an [[ocean]]. These events were incorporated into the [[Tamarian language|language]] of the [[Tamarian]]s as a [[metaphor]] for several situations. ({{TNG|Darmok}})
'''Darmok''' is a word with 47 meanings amongst the languages in the [[sector]] that contains the [[El-Adrel system]]. These include:
 
   
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References to Darmok in Tamarian communication included:
*A seventh-dynasty emperor on [[Kanda IV]]
 
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*"Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" – cooperation
*A mytho-historical hunter from [[Shantil III]]
 
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*"Darmok and Jalad on the ocean" – new friendship and understanding gained through a shared challenge
*A [[colony]] on [[Malindi VII]]
 
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*"Darmok on the ocean" – loneliness, isolation
*A frozen dessert from [[Razna V]]
 
   
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{{bginfo|{{omid}}|According to the {{st-minutiae|resources/scripts/509.txt|script}}, Darmok was pronounced as "dahr-MOCK".}}
([[TNG]]: "[[Darmok (episode)|Darmok]]")
 
   
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[[Category:Shantil III natives]]
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[[Category:Mythological figures]]

Revision as of 19:53, 11 February 2020

Darmok of Kanza was a mytho-historical hunter from Shantil III, who once partnered with Jalad on the island-continent of Tanagra against a common foe, or "beast". At some other point, once alone and once with Jalad, he was found on an ocean. These events were incorporated into the language of the Tamarians as a metaphor for several situations. (TNG: "Darmok")

References to Darmok in Tamarian communication included:

  • "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" – cooperation
  • "Darmok and Jalad on the ocean" – new friendship and understanding gained through a shared challenge
  • "Darmok on the ocean" – loneliness, isolation
This character was only mentioned in dialogue.
According to the script, Darmok was pronounced as "dahr-MOCK".