Tiamat (Godzilla)
| Tiamat Titanus Tiamat | |
|---|---|
| Godzilla character | |
 | |
| First appearance | Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) |
| Last appearance | Kong: Survivor Instinct (2024) |
| Designed by | Dope Pope |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Tiamat |
| Alias | Titanus Tiamat |
| Species | Sea dragon/Sea serpent[1] |
| Gender | Female |
| Status | Deceased |
Tiamat, also dubbed Titanus Tiamat, is a giant serpentine Titan who first appears as a major antagonist in the graphic novel Godzilla Dominion, a minor antagonist of the 2024 film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and an additional supporting antagonist in the 2024 video game Kong: Survivor Instinct.
Overview
[edit]Name
[edit]This kaiju is named "Tiamat" after a Babylonian salt sea goddess with the same name, who gave birth to several gods that later killed her and used her carcass to create the Earth. Monarch classifies Tiamat as Titanus Tiamat.[2][3]
Design
[edit]When revealed the concept art for Tiamat, he posted images of the Kaiju on Twitter stating:
Super excited to show my official MONSTERVERSE TITANUS TIAMAT concept development art. It's a dream come true working w/Legendary to help create 1 of the Titans in their incredible franchise.
— Dope Pope[4]
In Godzilla Dominion, Tiamat is portrayed as a titanic serpentine creature, and is light blue in coloration while also having vibrant purple scales. These scales are serrated and knife-like.[4] Her skull is draconic with yellow eyes and four barbels extending from it. Extending from near her head are two wing-like fins.
In Kong: Survivor Instinct and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Tiamat possesses a drastically different appearance in comparison to her design throughout the graphic novels. In the film, Tiamat is dark green in coloration with numerous purple serrated fins that run through the length of her entire body. Additionally, she possesses four clawed, crocodilian limbs. She retains her draconic skull, which is surrounded by yellow frills that open and fold depending on her mood. A bright bioluminescent magenta color now lights the tips of her fins. In this form, Tiamat's phosphorous ink is now magenta in coloration as opposed to bright yellow as with her form seen in the comics.
Roar
[edit]In Godzilla Dominion, the roars of Tiamat are written as "xhhhhhsssss".[5] In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Kong: Survivor Instinct, Tiamat produces warbling cries and shrill high-pitched shrieks.
Appearances
[edit]Movies
[edit]- Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019; mentioned)[3][6]
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)[7][8]
Games
[edit]- Call of Duty: Warzone (2020; mod to the game in 2024) - Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S [decal][9]
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023; mod to the game in 2024) - Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S [decal][9][10][11]
- Kong: Survivor Instinct (2024) - PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S
Comics
[edit]- Godzilla: Aftershock (2019) [name on monitor]
- Godzilla Dominion (2021)[12]
- Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #4-7 (2024)
- Monsterverse Declassified (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ Perry, Spencer (2024-03-30). "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: Who Is Tiamat?". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Keyes (2021), p. 87
- ^ a b Raymond, Charles Nicholas (2020-02-20). "Godzilla King Of The Monsters' Missing Titans: Tiamat Explained". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ a b Cecil, Dyllan (2021-06-19). "Godzilla Concept Artist Shares Titanus Tiamat's Roaring Design". CBR. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Keyes (2021), p. 63
- ^ Millican, Josh (2019-06-01). "All 17 Titans in GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS Identified". Dread Central. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Leaked Images Reveal Surprising New AND Returning Titans". SFFGazette.com. 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (2024-04-08). "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's Most Powerful Titans, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ a b "MW3 & Warzone Godzilla x Kong event: Start & end date, all free rewards, more". Charlie INTEL. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Burgar, Charles (2024-04-05). "Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Godzilla X Kong: Battle For Hollow Earth Event Guide". TheGamer. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Call Of Duty: MW3 And Warzone Godzilla x Kong Event - All Rewards And Challenges". GameSpot. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Debus (2022), p. 210
Sources
[edit]- Keyes, Greg (6 April 2021). Godzilla Dominion. Legendary Comics. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-68116-078-8.
- Debus, Allen A. (2022-06-09). Kong, Godzilla and the Living Earth: Gaian Environmentalism in Daikaiju Cinema. McFarland. p. 210. ISBN 978-1-4766-4653-4.
