For the Camelot knight that goes by "the Leviathan," see Lancelot. |
The Leviathan is a character featured in the extended universe of ABC's Once Upon a Time. It débuts, with its only appearance, in the graphic fiction novel, Out of the Past.
The Leviathan is based on the sea monster of the same name from the Hebrew Bible.
History
On a journey to the Southern Isles, Killian and his crew are caught in a vicious storm. As the Jolly Roger begins to flood, Killian spots calmer waters ahead covered by an ominous green fog. His helmsman Lewis is well aware of the Leviathan Shoals and its perils, however, Killian weighs their options and sees it as their only hope of survival and they head towards the mist. They successfully arrive at calmer seas of the Leviathan Shoals and with no time to waste Killian commands his crew to begin repairs immediately. As repairs continue Killian spots another vessel in the waters. He notices the one driving the ship: his supposed dead brother, Liam. The estranged brothers catch up over a hot meal, and Liam tries to explain what happened. He recounts that he somehow awoke on an desolate island. He was stranded until a ship which was off course found him. The ship sailed into a storm and they realised they were in the inescapable Leviathan Shoals. Madness gripped the crew and every attempt to escape the Shoals was thwart by the monstrous beast, the Leviathan. He explains that he is the only remaining survivor of the vessel. Lewis tries to convince Killian that this man cannot not possibly be his brother. Killian is more focused on the matter at hand and devises a plan to escape the grasp of the Shoals and its inhabitant, the Leviathan. With two vessels now at their disposal, Killian suggests the ships split up and both will retaliate, serving as a distraction hopefully allowing the ships to escape. Killian gives a sentimental farewell to his brother commandeering the other ship. They near the edge of the Shoals as predicted come face to face with the Leviathan. The ships sail either side of it but the Leviathan goes for the Jolly Roger. From his ship, Liam fires the gunpowder. Liam throws dynamite into the creature's mouth causing Leviathan to fall. Unfortunately, the ship catches fire. Killian yells to his brother to jump overboard but he fears what might be lurking in the waters and asks Killian to put off sailing away in order to rescue him. Lewis snaps reason into his captain, reminiscing about the real Liam's courage to brave any unknown waters, as proof this apparition is not his brother. Leaving the illusion to perish, Killian and his crew leave the Leviathan Shoals for good. ("Out of the Past")
Trivia
Character Notes
- During his duty as King George's general, Lancelot was known as "The Leviathan." ("Lady of the Lake")
Set Dressing
- Among the many fairy-tale illustrations in Henry's room is "Destruction of Leviathan,"[1] an 1865 engraving by Gustave Doré, based on Book of Isaiah 27 in the Bible,[2] where God slays the sea monster known as the Leviathan. ("The New Neverland")
Appearances
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"Broken": | "We Are Both": | "Lady of the Lake": | "The Crocodile": | "The Doctor": | "Tallahassee": | "Child of the Moon": | "Into the Deep": | "Queen of Hearts": | "The Cricket Game": | "The Outsider": |
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"In the Name of the Brother": | "Tiny": | "Manhattan": | "The Queen Is Dead": | "The Miller's Daughter": | "Welcome to Storybrooke": | "Selfless, Brave and True": | "Lacey": | "The Evil Queen": | "Second Star to the Right": | "And Straight On 'Til Morning": |
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References
- ↑ File:310BedTime.png
- ↑ Isaiah 27. BibleGateway.com. Retrieved on June 1, 2019. “On that day the Lord with His harsh, great, and strong sword, will bring judgment on Leviathan, the fleeing serpent—Leviathan, the twisting serpent. He will slay the monster that is in the sea.”
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