GOG AND MAGOG
\ɡˈɒɡ and mˈaɡɒɡ], \ɡˈɒɡ and mˈaɡɒɡ], \ɡ_ˈɒ_ɡ a_n_d m_ˈa_ɡ_ɒ_ɡ]\
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Two symbolical warriors noticed in some books of the Old Testament. In the Apocalypse they denote the enemies of the Christian faith ; and in the Koran the names are in like manner used to mark the opponents of Islam. Two wooden giants in the Guildhall, London, are also known by this name.
By Henry Percy Smith
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