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:''For the Delta Quadrant planet or the Paramount Studios set, see [[Planet Hell]].'' |
:''For the Delta Quadrant planet or the Paramount Studios set, see [[Planet Hell]].'' |
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+ | '''Hell''' was the underworld in some ancient [[Human]] [[religion]]s, typically ruled by a figure called the [[Devil]]. It was believed people would be sent here after their death, if they did not adhere to the religion's code. |
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+ | A fabled location similar to Hell was [[Hell-Fire]]. ({{TOS|The Cage}}) |
In the [[17th century]], [[John Milton]] of [[Earth]] wrote in his poem ''[[Paradise Lost]]'' that "''It is better to rule in Hell than serve in [[Heaven]].''" ({{TOS|Space Seed}}) |
In the [[17th century]], [[John Milton]] of [[Earth]] wrote in his poem ''[[Paradise Lost]]'' that "''It is better to rule in Hell than serve in [[Heaven]].''" ({{TOS|Space Seed}}) |
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| + | In [[2267]], [[Matthew Decker]] considered that the [[Planet killer]] came "''Right out of Hell"''. ({{TOS|The Doomsday Machine}}) That same year, [[Lazarus]] had proclaimed that he would chase his counterpart, the [[Anti-Lazarus]], to the very ''"Fires of Hell"''. ({{TOS|The Alternative Factor}}) |
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The word "Hell" is often used in [[Terran]] vernacular as an epithet, as in an exclamation that Captain [[James T. Kirk]] used at least once; "''Let's get the Hell out of here.''" ({{TOS|The City on the Edge of Forever}}) |
The word "Hell" is often used in [[Terran]] vernacular as an epithet, as in an exclamation that Captain [[James T. Kirk]] used at least once; "''Let's get the Hell out of here.''" ({{TOS|The City on the Edge of Forever}}) |
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Revision as of 18:52, 16 September 2014
- For the Delta Quadrant planet or the Paramount Studios set, see Planet Hell.
Hell was the underworld in some ancient Human religions, typically ruled by a figure called the Devil. It was believed people would be sent here after their death, if they did not adhere to the religion's code.
A fabled location similar to Hell was Hell-Fire. (TOS: "The Cage")
In the 17th century, John Milton of Earth wrote in his poem Paradise Lost that "It is better to rule in Hell than serve in Heaven." (TOS: "Space Seed")
In 2267, Matthew Decker considered that the Planet killer came "Right out of Hell". (TOS: "The Doomsday Machine") That same year, Lazarus had proclaimed that he would chase his counterpart, the Anti-Lazarus, to the very "Fires of Hell". (TOS: "The Alternative Factor")
The Klingon Gre'thor also resembled Human Hell, and is the place in afterlife where dishonorable warriors are brought. (TNG: "Devil's Due")
Joseph Sisko often told his son, Benjamin Sisko, that "the road to Hell is paved with good intentions." (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")
The word "Hell" is often used in Terran vernacular as an epithet, as in an exclamation that Captain James T. Kirk used at least once; "Let's get the Hell out of here." (TOS: "The City on the Edge of Forever")