Great Divide
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- This article is about the location. For the episode, see "The Great Divide".
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History 
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There are several competing theories on how the Great Divide was formed. Many locals believe that the canyon was formed by earth spirits who, having not received their sacrificial offerings from nearby farmers, became enraged;[3] others have theorized that its formation can be explained scientifically, and was simply the result of millions of years of erosion.[2]
On their journey to the North Pole, Avatar Aang and his companions crossed the Great Divide in the company of two feuding tribes, the Zhang and the Gan Jin, along with a knowledgeable canyon guide. The party became temporarily trapped when a canyon crawler attack resulted in the guide's arms being broken. However, a plan formulated by Aang allowed them to escape the gorge.[1]
Description Edit
Crossing the Great Divide takes approximately a full day if one has or is an expert guide. Although having a typically arid climate, the canyon is home to various insects and omnivorous arachnoid creatures, the most notorious being the canyon crawlers. These creatures possess a superior sense of smell and will attack passersby if they are carrying food. The single way down the canyon is by a narrow path along the sheer cliff wall. The canyon itself is wrought with missing sections of wall and spontaneous avalanches. Therefore, the aid of an earthbending guide, who is familiar with the secrets of the canyon and able to reconstruct or deconstruct sections of the trail, is necessary when crossing this massive gorge. The canyon guide also makes the habit of destroying paths after crossing to deter possible thieves or Fire Nation soldiers, should they attempt to cross the canyon.[1]
Canyon guide station Edit
The canyon guide station is a dilapidated shack where the canyon guide resides. This is the last stop for visitors before descending into the Great Divide. It is also the last place to discard any food to avoid attracting canyon crawlers.[2]
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Trivia Edit
- The Great Divide bears resemblance to the Grand Canyon, located in northern Arizona in the United States.
References Edit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Great Divide". John O'Bryan (writer) & Giancarlo Volpe (director). Avatar: The Last Airbender. Nickelodeon. May 20, 2005. No. 11, Book One: Water
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 From older Avatar: The Last Airbender official site, originally on Nick.com (link). No longer updated.
- ↑ The Lost Scrolls: Earth, page 128 of The Lost Scrolls Collection.
See also Edit
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