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==History== | ==History== | ||
===14th century=== | ===14th century=== | ||
There was a giant astronomical clock on the floor of the planetarium in [[Zarok the Sorcerer]]'s [[The Entrance Hall|castle]].{{Gameref|MED}}{{Note|name=ingame|The in-game version of the clock only has the clock dial; it does not feature the zodiacal ring or the clock hands. The in-game dial is also upside down.}} | There was a giant astronomical clock on the floor of the planetarium in [[Zarok the Sorcerer]]'s [[The Entrance Hall|castle]].{{Gameref|MED}}{{Note|name=ingame|The in-game version of the clock only has the clock dial; it does not feature the zodiacal ring or the clock hands. The in-game dial is also upside down relative to the cutscene version.}} | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
===Inspiration=== | ===Inspiration=== | ||
Revision as of 01:49, 6 February 2025
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An astronomical clock was a clock with special mechanisms and dials to display astronomical information, such as the relative positions of the sun, moon, zodiacal constellations, and sometimes major planets.
History
14th century
There was a giant astronomical clock on the floor of the planetarium in Zarok the Sorcerer's castle.[1][a]
Behind the scenes
Inspiration
The design of Zarok's astronomical clock seems to be based on the Prague Orloj, one of the most famous astronomical clocks in the world.
Gallery
The in-game clock dial (upside down).
The astronomical clock in the 2019 remake.
Notes
- ↑ The in-game version of the clock only has the clock dial; it does not feature the zodiacal ring or the clock hands. The in-game dial is also upside down relative to the cutscene version.
References
- ↑
MediEvil. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on October 9, 1998.
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