Dorothy Gale

"I'm sure Oz is wonderful, but I want to go home."

- Dorothy Gale to Glinda

Dorothy Gale is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. She débuts, with her only appearance, in the twentieth episode of the third season. She is portrayed by guest star Matreya Scarrwener.

Dorothy is based on the character of the same name from the children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Trivia

 * The name "Dorothy" is of English origin derived from the Late Greek name "Dorothea" and itself derived from the "doron" and theos" that respectively mean "gift" and "god".
 * The surname "Gale" is of Middle English origin derived from the the Middle English word "gaile" meaning "jovial".
 * Alchemical signs for the four elements are carved into the table and the stone pillars where the four witches are gathered in Oz. Fittingly enough, the element of the west (downward-pointing triangle), whose seat Dorothy was offered, is water.

Appearances

 * Dorothy appears in Henry's storybook in "Pilot" and "Snow Falls".