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Gog

Gog

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A large figure in London tradition that stands with Magog
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Gog
  • The statues of Gog and Magog stand guard at the entrance of the Guildhall in London.
  • Gog and Magog

Examples

  • According to legend, Gog symbolizes strength and the guardianship of London.

  • Fleetingly, I thought I might have hooked Gog Magog; my imagination was running away with me.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Dulcanain built a huge wall of iron, lead and copper which Gog and Magog could not penetrate.

  • Gog Magog grimaced horribly with both his mouths.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • It was gigantic, nearly as big as my grandfather's carving of Gog Magog, and a beautiful dark silver color.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • In British folklore, Gog is often paired with Magog as a giant protector of the city.

Compounds

Gog and Magog
  • Literature
1 9.9

Two enemies in the Bible who fight God's people at the end of the world

Surface Forms

Gog main

Etymology

Gog is the name of a giant in British tradition, borrowed from the old story of Gog and Magog, so imagine a huge figure standing at a festival or guarding the city. So Gog here means a symbolic 'guardian' giant in London folklore.