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| Monk | |
| Classification: | Vocation |
| Associated franchises: | DC Universe Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dracula Marvel Universe |
| Associated films: | Batman Begins Dracula Untold Fifth Element, The Independence Day: Resurgence |
| Associated programs: | Avatar: The Last Airbender Doctor Who Stargate SG-1 |
| Character examples: | Aelfric; Hamir; Kan; Paolo Montesi; Tshering |
A monk is a person who practices religious asceticism, living either alone or with any number of monks, whilst always maintaining some degree of physical separation from those not sharing the same purpose. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions and in philosophy.
Characters[]
| Name | Source |
|---|---|
| Aelfric | Marvel Universe |
| Hamir | Marvel Universe |
| Kan | Marvel Universe |
| Paulo Montesi | Marvel Universe |
| Tshering | Van Helsing |
| Wong | Marvel Universe |
Appearances[]
Films[]
- Batman Begins
- Dracula Untold
- Fifth Element, The
- Hellboy (2019)
- Independence Day: Resurgence
- Last Airbender, The
- Metropolis (1927)
- Van Helsing (2004)
- Wolverine, The
Television[]
- Adventures of Superman: The Man Who Could Read Minds
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: No Place Like Home
- Doctor Who: The Abominable Snowmen (Part 1)
- Doctor Who: Tooth and Claw
- Justice League Unlimited: Dead Reckoning
- Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Emissary
Comics[]
Notes[]
- Monks redirects to this page.
- "Monks" are also a nickname used to describe H'lvenites, which are a race of sentient chipmunk-like creatures featured in DC Comics titles. The Green Lantern known as Ch'p was a member of this race.
- Monk is also the name of a species of interstellar primate. The diminutive Rainbow of Dreadstar fame is a member of this species.
- Actor Ravil Isyanov played a Monk in the "No Place Like Home" episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- Actor John Tierney played a monk in the "Children of the Gods" episode of Stargate SG-1.
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