Talk:Polgara the Sorceress

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I did the best I could to expand this, but I do't have my books with me, so this is off the top of my head. Therefore, corrections are appreciated. --[[User:Aranel|Aranel ("Sarah")]] 20:48, 25 Sep 2004 (UTC)

It is actually Poledra, merged with Polgara in a single owl-shape, who defies Torak at Vo Mimbre (in 4875). Durnik only enters the story at Faldor's farm, shortly after the birth of Garion (in 5355). --82.93.53.129 23:40, 7 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

It's badly phrased, but I believe the intent was to say that she discovered Torak's plans for her at Vo Mimbre, defied him then, continued to defy him, then ultimately rejected him at Cthol Mishrak, due to her memories of Durnik. Sir Ophiuchus 21:09, 28 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have been taking notes on the history of the world presented to us in the Belgariad/Mallorean. I have been able to determine the exact year of Polgara's birth to be 2000 A.C. (Alorn Calendar). I have also been able to determine that Beldaran died in either the year 2035 or 2036.

The last part of article "there is evidence in the book"... wtf? It is very much said outright, several times, and not particularly relevant. Deleted.

"According to various historical dates listed in Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress we are able to determine that Polgara and Beldaran were born in the year 2000 A.C. (Alorn Calendar)."

Sure this doesn't count as original research? Not trying to be a dick, you're probably right, but still... --Sir Ophiuchus 15:00, 7 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Shouldn't there be a spoiler warning? First regarden Toraks defeat, but also Zandramas'? AND polgara having twins... We all know they won't lose, but still...

Hey what is with the "we" in "According to various historical dates listed in Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress we are able to determine that Polgara and Beldaran were born in the year 2000 A.C. (Alorn Calendar)."? That was all one person and it does not fit with the rest of the tone in the article. Why not just state it as a fact? Polgara and Beldaran were born in the year 2000 A.C.? If there is a reason for the long complex sentence other then just to boost the reputation and status of the writer then please share it. Ambar (talk) 18:07, 1 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ugly Polgara

When this book was first released in hardcover in Australia, the cover image depicted a very hard-faced person who, judging from the lock of white hair, was supposed to be Polgara. (Seriously, she looked like a troll.) Later editions changed the face to something more befitting the second-most beautiful woman in the world. I think it would be interesting if mention could be made about this in the article. Were there any forum discussions at the time or criticisms in the media? I specifically kept my hard cover copy because I realised they'd soon change the image, possibly making the "ugly" versions something of a collector's item. LordVetinari (talk) 01:07, 7 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]