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[[File:Gnotilus-fighting-Heracles.jpg|200px|thumb|Black-figure [[hydria]] showing Gnotilus defending itself against treaty-violating surprise attack by [[Heracles]].]]'''Gnotilus''' is a [[supervillain]] based on the [[nautilus]], who is obsessed with destroying the [[Golden ratio]]. | [[File:Gnotilus-fighting-Heracles.jpg|200px|thumb|Black-figure [[hydria]] showing Gnotilus defending itself against treaty-violating surprise attack by [[Heracles]].]]'''Gnotilus''' is a [[supervillain]] based on the [[nautilus]], who is obsessed with destroying the [[Golden ratio]]. | ||
[[File:Nacre_powder_flask.jpg|link=Nacre (nonfiction)|150px|thumb|''Turbo marmoratus'' gunpowder flask (circa 1750). Gunpowder flasks of this type were distributed by Gnotilus in vast numbers, and probably played a role in the Parthenon bombardment.]] | [[File:Nacre_powder_flask.jpg|link=Nacre (nonfiction)|150px|thumb|''Turbo marmoratus'' gunpowder flask (circa 1750). Gunpowder flasks of this type were distributed by Gnotilus in vast numbers, and probably played a role in the Parthenon bombardment.]] | ||
On 26 September 1687, the [[Parthenon]] was severely damaged by an explosion during a war between the Venice and the Ottoman Empire. | On 26 September 1687, the [[Parthenon]] was severely damaged by an explosion during a war between the Venice and the Ottoman Empire. | ||
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The popular image of Gnotilus personally setting fire to the explosives is dismissed by most scholars as "typical Gnotilus vainglory". | The popular image of Gnotilus personally setting fire to the explosives is dismissed by most scholars as "typical Gnotilus vainglory". | ||
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[[File:Iridescent_Ammonite.jpg|link=Gold Ruster|thumb|100px|Partially rusted golden ammonite, presumed to be the work of [[Gold Ruster]].]]Gnotilus and the villain [[Gold Ruster]] are mortal enemies, and have fought on many occasions. | [[File:Iridescent_Ammonite.jpg|link=Gold Ruster|thumb|100px|Partially rusted golden ammonite, presumed to be the work of [[Gold Ruster]].]]Gnotilus and the villain [[Gold Ruster]] are mortal enemies, and have fought on many occasions. | ||
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Nonetheless, during occasional peace treaties, they have joined forces as a [[crime team (nonfiction)]]. | Nonetheless, during occasional peace treaties, they have joined forces as a [[crime team (nonfiction)]]. | ||
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Gnotilus is obsessed with ''[[Endemica]]'', using it as a reference manual for planning crimes against geometry. | Gnotilus is obsessed with ''[[Endemica]]'', using it as a reference manual for planning crimes against geometry. | ||
Gnotilus grew up with ''[[The Unruly Submarine]]'', and still enjoys reading it from time to time. | Gnotilus grew up with ''[[The Unruly Submarine]]'', and still enjoys reading it from time to time. | ||
Gnotilus has a long-standing grudge against the [[Acropolis]]. | Gnotilus has a long-standing grudge against the [[Acropolis]]. | ||
Gnotilus is the founder and first citizen of the [[independent kingdom]] of [[Abalonia]]. | Gnotilus is the founder and first citizen of the [[independent kingdom]] of [[Abalonia]]. | ||
[[File:Dessins de Hilbert de sa courbe remplissante.png|thumb|200px|Rough draft of Gnotilus-Boxes Treaty, based on work stolen from [[David Hilbert]].]]Gnotilus has a treaty with [[The Boxes]], the details of which are secret. | [[File:Dessins de Hilbert de sa courbe remplissante.png|thumb|200px|Rough draft of Gnotilus-Boxes Treaty, based on work stolen from [[David Hilbert]].]]Gnotilus has a treaty with [[The Boxes]], the details of which are secret. | ||
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The treaty is thought (by whom?) to involve the [[Forbidden ratio]]. | The treaty is thought (by whom?) to involve the [[Forbidden ratio]]. | ||
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Gnotilus has posted a bounty for the [[Bathysquare]], dead or alive. | Gnotilus has posted a bounty for the [[Bathysquare]], dead or alive. | ||
Gnotilus is keenly aware of the phenomenon of [[Geometrical frustration]]. | Gnotilus is keenly aware of the phenomenon of [[Geometrical frustration]]. | ||
Gnotilus has a great and terrible avarice for gems and jewels made of [[spin glass]] | Gnotilus has a great and terrible avarice for gems and jewels made of [[spin glass]] | ||
Gnotilus is known for slipping and falling on [[spin ice]] in a public and comical manner. | Gnotilus is known for slipping and falling on [[spin ice]] in a public and comical manner. | ||
Gnotilus often uses [[Gelatinous cubes]] as cheap, disposable soldiers. | Gnotilus often uses [[Gelatinous cubes]] as cheap, disposable soldiers. | ||
This has unpleasant side-effects, including nausea and vomiting, because Gnotilus has a deep psychological aversion to all things [[cubical]]. | This has unpleasant side-effects, including nausea and vomiting, because Gnotilus has a deep psychological aversion to all things [[cubical]]. | ||
== In the News == | |||
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File:Animal_cell_diagram.svg|link=Organelles of the Secretory Pathway|Gnotilus visits [[Organelles of the Secretory Pathway]], secretes [[geometry solvent]]. | |||
File:Curtain_Theatre.jpg|link=Curtain Theatre (nonfiction)|Gnotilus rages at shape of [[Curtain Theatre (nonfiction)|Curtain theatre]]. | |||
File:Spin ice spin arrangement diagram.svg|link=Spin ice (nonfiction)|Gnotilus slips, falls on [[Spin ice (nonfiction)|Spin ice]]. | |||
File:Didgeridoo wax mouthpiece seal.jpg|link=Geometry solvent|Wax seal on feeding tube enables Gnotilus to secrete [[geometry solvent]] directly into [[ENIAC (SETI)|ENIAC]]. | |||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | == Fiction cross-reference == | ||
Revision as of 12:00, 25 June 2016
Gnotilus is a supervillain based on the nautilus, who is obsessed with destroying the Golden ratio.
On 26 September 1687, the Parthenon was severely damaged by an explosion during a war between the Venice and the Ottoman Empire.
Gnotilus is notorious for his hatred of the Parthenon, and there is general consensus among historians that he manipulated the Venetians and Ottomans.
The popular image of Gnotilus personally setting fire to the explosives is dismissed by most scholars as "typical Gnotilus vainglory".
Gnotilus and the villain Gold Ruster are mortal enemies, and have fought on many occasions.
Nonetheless, during occasional peace treaties, they have joined forces as a crime team (nonfiction).
Gnotilus is obsessed with Endemica, using it as a reference manual for planning crimes against geometry.
Gnotilus grew up with The Unruly Submarine, and still enjoys reading it from time to time.
Gnotilus has a long-standing grudge against the Acropolis.
Gnotilus is the founder and first citizen of the independent kingdom of Abalonia.
Gnotilus has a treaty with The Boxes, the details of which are secret.
The treaty is thought (by whom?) to involve the Forbidden ratio.
Gnotilus has posted a bounty for the Bathysquare, dead or alive.
Gnotilus is keenly aware of the phenomenon of Geometrical frustration.
Gnotilus has a great and terrible avarice for gems and jewels made of spin glass
Gnotilus is known for slipping and falling on spin ice in a public and comical manner.
Gnotilus often uses Gelatinous cubes as cheap, disposable soldiers.
This has unpleasant side-effects, including nausea and vomiting, because Gnotilus has a deep psychological aversion to all things cubical.
In the News
Gnotilus visits Organelles of the Secretory Pathway, secretes geometry solvent.
Gnotilus rages at shape of Curtain theatre.
Gnotilus slips, falls on Spin ice.
Wax seal on feeding tube enables Gnotilus to secrete geometry solvent directly into ENIAC.