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|artifact name= Crystal Skull of Akator |
|artifact name= Crystal Skull of Akator |
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|image= [[File:CrystalSkull.jpg|250px]] |
|image= [[File:CrystalSkull.jpg|250px]] |
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| − | |origin date= |
+ | |origin date=Before 5000 BC |
| − | |origin location=[[ |
+ | |origin location="[[Space between spaces]]" |
| − | |culture= [[ |
+ | |culture= [[Interdimensional beings]] |
| − | |discovery date= [[1546]] |
+ | |discovery date= [[1546]]<br />[[1957]] {{C|twice}} |
| − | |location=[[Akator]], [[Brazil]] |
+ | |location=[[Temple of Akator]], [[Brazil]]<br />[[Chauchilla Cemetery]], [[Peru]] |
| − | |discoverer=[[Francisco de Orellana]] |
+ | |discoverer=[[Francisco de Orellana]] {{C|1546}}<br />[[Harold Oxley]] {{C|1957}}<br />[[Indiana Jones]] with [[Mutt Williams]] {{C|1957}} |
| − | |collector=[[Interdimensional beings]] |
+ | |collector=Spanish conquistadors<br />[[Interdimensional beings]] |
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}} |
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| + | {{Quote|Seems to have been on his mind.|[[Indiana Jones]] on [[Harold Oxley]]'s relationship with the Crystal Skull|Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull}} |
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The '''Crystal Skull of Akator''' was part of the remains of one of the thirteen [[interdimensional beings]] that ruled in the [[Temple of Akator]]. |
The '''Crystal Skull of Akator''' was part of the remains of one of the thirteen [[interdimensional beings]] that ruled in the [[Temple of Akator]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| − | Around seven thousand years ago, thirteen [[interdimensional beings]] with crystalline skeletons from the "space between spaces" became the gods of the [[Ugha]] tribe and chose them to build a great city that the conquistadors called El Dorado, otherwise known as [[Akator]].<ref name="KotCS novel">[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (novel)|''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' novel]]</ref> |
+ | Around seven thousand years ago, thirteen [[interdimensional beings]] with crystalline skeletons from the "[[space between spaces]]" became the gods of the [[Ugha]] tribe and chose them to build a great city that the conquistadors called El Dorado, otherwise known as [[Akator]].<ref name="KotCS novel">[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (novel)|''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' novel]]</ref> |
| − | In [[1546]], a group of conquistadors led by [[Francisco de Orellana]] stole |
+ | In [[1546]], a group of conquistadors led by [[Francisco de Orellana]] stole one of the skulls along with other valuables from Akator. On the journey back to their ship, however, the Skull telepathically compelled Orellana to return it to the city, and the resulting argument with his countrymen led to their murder at Orellana's hand. Shortly thereafter, however, Orellana himself was killed by the guardians of a [[Chauchilla Cemetery|cemetery]] where Orellana had chased down his final victim. The skull was buried with him in his [[Orellana's grave|grave chamber]] near [[Nazca]], [[Peru]]. The theft of the skull fell into legend stating that whomever returned it to Akator would be granted its power.<ref name="KotCS novel" /> |
| − | Centuries later, the crystal skull had become the obsession of [[Professor]] [[Harold Oxley]], who intensely researched its connection to the Peruvian legend of the City of Gold. Oxley found the skull in [[1957]] and tried to return it to Akator, but couldn't make it past the mechanism that blocked the entrance to the [[Temple of Akator|city's temple]] and so once again buried it with Orellana at |
+ | Centuries later, the crystal skull had become the obsession of [[Professor]] [[Harold Oxley]], who intensely researched its connection to the Peruvian legend of the City of Gold. Oxley found the skull in [[1957]] and tried to return it to Akator, but couldn't make it past the mechanism that blocked the entrance to the [[Temple of Akator|city's temple]] and so once again buried it with Orellana at Chauchilla Cemetery. He was then captured by [[Soviet Special Forces]] under the command of [[Irina Spalko]] who sought to use the skull for psychic warfare.<ref name=":0">''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]''</ref> |
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| + | They first lured [[Marion Ravenwood]] and then [[Indiana Jones]] and [[Mutt Williams]] to Peru in order to find the skull. Jones and Williams retrieved it, but were immediately after captured by the Soviets, too. On the way to Akator, Jones, Ravenwood, Williams and Oxley escaped the Soviets and brought the skull back to the temple of Akator. They were, however, secretly followed by Spalko and the Russians. Spalko took the skull from Oxley and approached the crystalline skeleton that lacked a skull. The skull was then attracted by the skeleton and put itself on the top of its crystal spine, whereupon the being came back to life.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Powers and physical makeup== |
==Powers and physical makeup== |
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| − | Different from other known [[crystal skull]]s such as the [[Mitchell-Hedges Skull]], the Crystal Skull of Akator had a very elongated back of the head. |
+ | Different from other known [[crystal skull]]s such as the [[Mitchell-Hedges Skull]], the Crystal Skull of Akator had a very elongated back of the head.<ref name=":0" /> |
| − | The Crystal Skull was incredibly magnetic, even attracting metals (such as gold) that were not magnetic by nature. |
+ | The Crystal Skull was incredibly magnetic, even attracting metals (such as gold) that were not magnetic by nature.<ref name=":0" /> |
| − | The |
+ | The skull also had psychic properties, including the ability to communicate on a primitive level with people who stared into its eyes for a prolonged period. These powers also affected non-humans: Oxley used it to divert an army of [[siafu]] intent on attacking him and Jones.<ref name=":0" /> |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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[[File:Crystal Skull.jpg|thumb|200px|Side view of the skull]] |
[[File:Crystal Skull.jpg|thumb|200px|Side view of the skull]] |
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| − | The Skull serves as the |
+ | The Skull serves as the titular MacGuffin at the heart of ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]''.<ref name=":0" /> It was a practical prop created by Stan Winston Studios, with some versions outfitted to physically "glow" from the eyes. The prop that is carried around throughout the film is actually of a different size than that attached to the head of the crystal skeleton at the film's ending. Director [[Steven Spielberg]] felt no one would notice. |
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| + | Some early merchandise for ''Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'', including accessories with [[Hasbro|Hasbro's]] [[Indiana Jones action figures]] and the piece used in [[LEGO Indiana Jones]] sets and media, depicted the Crystal Skull as more closely resembling a human skull in the jaw and face structure. |
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| − | The Skull later appeared in the 2011 ''[[ |
+ | The Skull later appeared in the 2011 ''[[starwars:Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' episode "Wookiee Hunt". |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (novel)|''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' novel]] |
*[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (novel)|''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' novel]] |
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*[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (junior novelization)|''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' junior novel]] |
*[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (junior novelization)|''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' junior novel]] |
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| + | *"[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (article)|Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]" - ''[[Indiana Jones: The Official Magazine]]'' |
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*[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (comic)|''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' comic]] |
*[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (comic)|''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' comic]] |
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| + | *''[[Indiana Jones: Traps and Snares]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Indiana Jones: The Search For Buried Treasure]]'' |
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*''[[LEGO Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Hidden Temple!]]'' {{Nc}} |
*''[[LEGO Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Hidden Temple!]]'' {{Nc}} |
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*''[[LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues]]'' {{Nc}} |
*''[[LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues]]'' {{Nc}} |
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| + | *''[[LEGO Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick]]'' {{Nc}} |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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| + | *[[Indiana Jones action figures|Indiana Jones Action Figures]] |
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*''[[Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide]]'' |
*''[[Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide]]'' |
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| + | *''[[The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones]]'' |
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| + | *''[[The Greatest Adventures of Indiana Jones]]'' |
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| + | *[[Grail Diary (prop replica)]] |
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| + | *{{LF|url=news/10-lucasfilm-villains-halloween/|text=10 Vile Lucasfilm Villains to Surprise You This Halloween}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 27 February 2024
- "Seems to have been on his mind."
- ―Indiana Jones on Harold Oxley's relationship with the Crystal Skull[src]
The Crystal Skull of Akator was part of the remains of one of the thirteen interdimensional beings that ruled in the Temple of Akator.
History[]
Around seven thousand years ago, thirteen interdimensional beings with crystalline skeletons from the "space between spaces" became the gods of the Ugha tribe and chose them to build a great city that the conquistadors called El Dorado, otherwise known as Akator.[1]
In 1546, a group of conquistadors led by Francisco de Orellana stole one of the skulls along with other valuables from Akator. On the journey back to their ship, however, the Skull telepathically compelled Orellana to return it to the city, and the resulting argument with his countrymen led to their murder at Orellana's hand. Shortly thereafter, however, Orellana himself was killed by the guardians of a cemetery where Orellana had chased down his final victim. The skull was buried with him in his grave chamber near Nazca, Peru. The theft of the skull fell into legend stating that whomever returned it to Akator would be granted its power.[1]
Centuries later, the crystal skull had become the obsession of Professor Harold Oxley, who intensely researched its connection to the Peruvian legend of the City of Gold. Oxley found the skull in 1957 and tried to return it to Akator, but couldn't make it past the mechanism that blocked the entrance to the city's temple and so once again buried it with Orellana at Chauchilla Cemetery. He was then captured by Soviet Special Forces under the command of Irina Spalko who sought to use the skull for psychic warfare.[2]
They first lured Marion Ravenwood and then Indiana Jones and Mutt Williams to Peru in order to find the skull. Jones and Williams retrieved it, but were immediately after captured by the Soviets, too. On the way to Akator, Jones, Ravenwood, Williams and Oxley escaped the Soviets and brought the skull back to the temple of Akator. They were, however, secretly followed by Spalko and the Russians. Spalko took the skull from Oxley and approached the crystalline skeleton that lacked a skull. The skull was then attracted by the skeleton and put itself on the top of its crystal spine, whereupon the being came back to life.[2]
Powers and physical makeup[]
Different from other known crystal skulls such as the Mitchell-Hedges Skull, the Crystal Skull of Akator had a very elongated back of the head.[2]
The Crystal Skull was incredibly magnetic, even attracting metals (such as gold) that were not magnetic by nature.[2]
The skull also had psychic properties, including the ability to communicate on a primitive level with people who stared into its eyes for a prolonged period. These powers also affected non-humans: Oxley used it to divert an army of siafu intent on attacking him and Jones.[2]
Behind the scenes[]
Side view of the skull
The Skull serves as the titular MacGuffin at the heart of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.[2] It was a practical prop created by Stan Winston Studios, with some versions outfitted to physically "glow" from the eyes. The prop that is carried around throughout the film is actually of a different size than that attached to the head of the crystal skeleton at the film's ending. Director Steven Spielberg felt no one would notice.
Some early merchandise for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, including accessories with Hasbro's Indiana Jones action figures and the piece used in LEGO Indiana Jones sets and media, depicted the Crystal Skull as more closely resembling a human skull in the jaw and face structure.
The Skull later appeared in the 2011 Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode "Wookiee Hunt".
Appearances[]
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull novel
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull junior novel
- "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" - Indiana Jones: The Official Magazine
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull comic
- Indiana Jones: Traps and Snares
- Indiana Jones: The Search For Buried Treasure
- LEGO Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Hidden Temple! (Non-canonical appearance)
- LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Non-canonical appearance)
- LEGO Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick (Non-canonical appearance)
Sources[]
- Indiana Jones Action Figures
- Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide
- The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones
- The Greatest Adventures of Indiana Jones
- Grail Diary (prop replica)
10 Vile Lucasfilm Villains to Surprise You This Halloween on Lucasfilm.com (backup link on Archive.org)
