Meridian

Meridian
Biographical Information
Cause of Death	Stabbed
Killed by	Gabrielle
Relationships
Affiliations	Gabrielle, Krafstar, Dahak
Behind the Scenes
Portrayed by	Catherine Boniface
Series	Xena: Warrior Princess
Appearance	"The Deliverer" "Gabrielle's Hope"

Meridian was a member of Dahak's cult in Britannia. As part of her master's plan, she and Krafstar tricked Gabrielle into killing her. This made Gabrielle lose her blood innocence, enabling Dahak to impregnate her with Hope.

Meridian was played by Catherine Boniface, who would later play Satrina in "Past Imperfect" and, almost ironically, a Hestian Virgin, in "A Comedy of Eros". Coincidentally, as Satrina, she would again have to interact closely with Marton Csokas, although both were playing very different characters.

Trivia

The term "meridian" itself is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, but the concept of midday or noon, which is often associated with the meridian, is significant in biblical narratives. The meridian, representing the highest point of the sun in the sky, symbolizes clarity, revelation, and divine intervention. Biblical references often use midday as a time of significant events, such as divine encounters and spiritual revelations. Biblical Significance of Midday/Noon:

• Symbol of Clarity and Revelation: The highest point of the sun, the meridian, is often associated with the peak of daylight, symbolizing the clarity of God's presence and the fullness of revelation.
• Significance in Divine Encounters: Several biblical passages describe divine encounters happening at midday, emphasizing the importance of this time for revelation and divine intervention. For example, the meeting between God and Abraham at the oaks of Mamre happened in the "heat of the day" (Genesis 18:1).
• Symbol of God's Power and Judgment: The time of noon is also used to highlight the power and judgment of God, as seen in the Elijah and the prophets of Baal narrative (1 Kings 18:26-29). The prophets' futile attempts to invoke their god during this period underscore the futility of idolatry and the superiority of the true God.
• "Meridian of Time" in Scripture: While not referring to the geographical meridian, the concept of a "meridian of time" is used in scripture to refer to the birth of Jesus Christ. This is used as a point of reference for dividing history into "Before Christ" (B.C.) and "Year of our Lord" (A.D.). In essence, the term "meridian," while not directly found in the Bible, carries symbolic weight through its association with midday. This time marker is used to represent clarity, revelation, and divine intervention in various biblical narratives, making it a significant element in biblical interpretation.

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