The Maxnificent Seven
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- See also: Mighty Max (toyline)
| Mighty Max episode | |
| "The Maxnificent Seven" | |
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| Episode no. | 13 |
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| Airdate | September 21st 1993 |
| Where | United States |
| Writer(s) | Ken Pontac |
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| List of all Mighty Max episodes | |
"The Maxnificent Seven" is the 13th episode of Mighty Max TV series and the first season finale.
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[edit] Plot
Max has been having nightmares about Skullmaster's zombie legions tracking him down, and Virgil suggests that they gather a band of heroes and enter Skull Mountain to destroy the Crystal of Souls. They travel to different countries and enlist Hanuman, the monkey King, Beowulf, who slew the monstrous Grendel with his bare hands, Jonayaiyin, a Native American shaman, and Mujaji, an African warrior woman. This "maxnificent seven" enters Skull Mountain and battles an army of Skullmaster's monsters. From each of the heroes Max learns a lesson in bravery, then enters Skullmaster's inner sanctum alone and finds the courage to destroy the crystal. The heroes make a last stand to enable Max, Norman and Virgil to escape.
[edit] Characters
Max Virgil Norman SkullMaster Warmonger
[edit] Educational Epilogue
Max is at his desk talking about the different heros of the world.
[edit] Trivia
- This episode is another one using the large playset "Skull Mountain" for its scenery. This time, a lot more of the monsters from the toy are used, like the Skeleturtles, the doubled headed dragons and the armoured crabs.
Cultural References:
"You're buddies with Batman?"
Batman is a comic book character created by Bob Kane for DC comics. He is one of the world's most recognised super heroes, and has been around for over 75 years.
Beowulf
Beowulf is the hero of the epic Anglo-Saxon poem of the same name. In Beowulf, Grendel, a troll-like creature, invades Heorot, the mead-hall of the Danes, and eats men too drunk to defend themselves. Beowulf leaves Geatland to defeat the monster bare-handed and succeeds. Later, Grendel's Mother, who is more powerful than Grendel, attempts to take revenge for the death of her son, but is killed by Beowulf.
Jonayaiyin
A skilled warrior in the Apache tribe's myths. He was said to battle the enemies of mankind.
A character in Greek mythology, known for his resourcefulness. The hero of Homer's Odyessy and Illiad.
The Coyote Legends
The Coyote is a major figure in Native American myth. Often a trickster, he's usually greedy, impulsive and reckless.
In the Hindu faith, Hanuman is one of the most important personalities in the epic, the Ramayana. He is the Son of Vayu deva, the Hindu deity of the wind. He is symbolized in Hinduism for his unwavering dedication to righteousness, unstinting performance of entrusted duties, and unfailing talents in serving his chosen master.
Mujaji
The mythology of the Lovedu people of South Africa includes a series of deities known as Mujaji. They are rain queens who send drought to their enemies but cause rain to fall on their people.
Monsters from Greek mythology, most comonly depicted as winged hags with sharp talons.
[edit] Goofs
Hanuman's Advice
Hanuman's advice to "Let the other guy do the work for you!" is a major driving force behind Max's success, but he never actually said that.
| Preceded by "Out in the Cold" |
Mighty Max episodes | Followed by "Pandora's Box part 1 of 2" |
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