[s3e8] Demons Page

Upon arrival, SG-1 rescues a young woman named Mary who was tied to a stake as a sacrifice because she was believed to be possessed by a demon (she was actually just ill).

The Canon labels the SG-1 team as "evil spirits" for coming through the Stargate, which the locals call the "Circle of Darkness". [S3E8] Demons

In the Stargate SG-1 Season 3 episode " Demons ," the SG-1 team visits a planet with a culture modeled after medieval Christian Europe. The villagers live in constant terror of a "demon" that demands regular human sacrifices. Upon arrival, SG-1 rescues a young woman named

The "demon" is actually an , the original host species of the Goa'uld, possessed by a symbiote serving the System Lord Sokar. Sokar used this medieval religious setting to maintain control and fear, with a local leader known as The Canon enforcing his will through superstition. Plot Summary The villagers live in constant terror of a

During the battle, the Goa'uld symbiote from the Unas attempts to take The Canon as a new host. Major Carter eventually identifies and kills the possessed Canon. Before leaving, SG-1 advises the villagers to bury their Stargate so they can live in peace from future Goa'uld interference. Key Characters Simon A local friar and Mary's friend who eventually helps SG-1. Mary The villager rescued by SG-1 from the initial sacrifice. The Canon