Dagon is a deity who presides over the Deep Ones, an amphibious humanoid race indigenous to Earth's oceans. He is first introduced in Lovecraft's short story "Dagon", and is mentioned extensively throughout the mythos. Also known as Father Dagon, he is a Great Old One and the consort of Mother Hydra.
He is worshipped by the Esoteric Order of Dagon, a secret cult based in Innsmouth.
Description
Dagon is depicted as a gigantic Deep One (around 30 stories tall) and first appeared in the short story "Dagon" - since then he and his consort have more or less been established as the official rulers of the Deep Ones, though Mother Hydra seems to gain a slightly larger following.
Inspiration
Lovecraft most likely based Dagon on the ancient Mesopotamian deity of the same name, who was a god of fish, fishing and fertility.
Trivia
- In 2001, there was a movie made called Dagon, which, despite the name, is based off of "The Shadow Over Innsmouth."
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