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Kur's reincarnation, Zak Saturday.

Kur is considered the first-ever dragon, an ancient Sumerian cryptid that ruled all other cryptids.

Biography

History

According to V.V. Argost, the creature known as Kur was ancient before human civilizations arose and before mankind even began.

Kur had rampaged across the ancient world unopposed for years until the warrior-king Gilgamesh challenged his might. Traveling across the known world, Gilgamesh discovered the Legion of Garuda, and with their help, he defeated Kur and banished his spirit. An account of this battle was recorded in The Epic of Gilgamesh

Sometime before his defeat, a part of Kur's essence was used to create the Naga relic. Afterward, Kur's spirit clung on to the Kur Stone to keep himself alive.

The Kur Stone lay hidden for millennia until Doc and Drew Saturday recovered it. Upon being found, Kur's essence leapt from the stone and into Drew's unborn baby, Zak, making Zak Saturday his reincarnation.

In the Show

Main Article: Zak Saturday

Throughout the course of the show, The Saturdays tried to find Kur, determined to stop Argost from finding and releasing the cryptid, as it could be used to control every other cryptid in the world. Since Zak had been born the same year the Kur stone was found, it was believed that Zak could be the only one who could stop Kur if it was ever released, as Zak's powers allowed him to influence cryptids and use them to his control.

In the episode Kur Rising, after an intense battle with V.V. Argost, "Kur" is defeated by Zak. When Doyle then shows up with the Naga Kur Detector, instead of it glowing near the creature thought to be Kur, it glowed when it came near Zak, revealing that Zak was Kur the whole time.

Rani Nagi and her Naga returned in the season two premiere Kur: Part One. After it was revealed that Zak is Kur, the Nagas sought him out, calling him their master. Rani attempted to convince Zak to tap into his inner Kur and lead cryptids in a war against humanity, and thus "a new era." Her attempt was interrupted by the timely arrival of the rest of the family and after a rough battle, they saved Zak and escaped. However, the Naga's had already succeeded in having Zak's power call summon the most vicious cryptids from around the world in a battle against humans, with Rani and her Nagas leading it in the name of Kur.

It was eventually learned that the Kur Stone discovered by Doc and Drew before Zak's birth contained Kur's essence. During the accident when it was uncovered, the energy left the stone and found a new form as a host, namely, the unborn Zak, because as Rani Nagi, said, it was a much more dangerous form as the bridge between the worlds of humans and cryptids. Despite the Saturdays trying to keep the truth about Zak's nature secret, the other Secret Scientists found out and began pursuing Zak, forcing the Saturdays to go on the run.

As confirmed by Jay Stephens, Zak's true destiny is to be the destructor of humanity. It is said by Rani Nagi that, Zak is "All Kur" and he can feel the "darkness" within himself.

Powers

Main Article: Zak's Power

Kur was rumored as the legendary cryptid that could lead all other cryptids in the war that would destroy humanity. This limitless power is why it is important for the Secret Scientists to keep out of the wrong hands.

When it was found out that Zak was Kur, the Saturdays were even more concerned about the danger he could put them all into. Zak was especially worried that the Kur part of him might actually want him to lead the war.

In The Thousand Eyes of Ahuizotl, Zak couldn't influence Ahuizotl at first. Because of the creature's ability to steal eyes, he was wearing a mask and therefore couldn't make eye contact. Eventually, Zak discovered he didn't need to see the cryptids to use his power with them. With this, he was able to send the cryptid back to rest.

In Life in the Underground, Zak was able to contact the Jishin-uwo to help save Ulraj, Wadi, and himself, from suffocating by calling for help with cryptid telepathy. He then communicated with all the other cryptids to assure them that the new Kur wasn't evil and they had no reason to be afraid. He also said, he would call them if he needed them.

In War of the Cryptids, Zak was shown to have formed and controlled a whole army of cryptids fighting all over the world at once. He also was able to overpower Argost's influence on some flying cryptids with his, thanks to having more experience with his power. He could even communicate with other cryptids around the world with his mind.

In T.G.I.S., Zak is revealed to still have his powers, but in a weaker form due to temporarily having his soul ripped from his body. It is expected that he will return to full strength as he heals.

Trivia

  • Kur is not located in its tomb, even though the Kur Stone said it would be. It is notable, however, that the stone may have been deciphered incorrectly.
Kur symbol

Symbol of Kur

  • At the beginning of Kur Rising, a symbol that appears to either be a question mark or a backward letter c with a line connecting to a circle is shown on the Kur Stone. The same symbol appears at the end but this time appearing in Zak's eye. Jay has revealed that that symbol means Kur.
  • Several episodes showed a vision of Zak having embraced his Kur powers and controlling a cryptid army to overthrow humanity.
    • Jay confirmed this to be Zak's future, had it not been for him losing his powers at the end of War of the Cryptids. He will eventually give in to his evil nature.
  • Drew was indeed pregnant with Zak when the Kur Stone was discovered. When the stone released a type of energy, which was really Kur's essence, it made its way into Drew's womb where it was infused with the unborn baby which Kur was reborn into. This means that technically, Drew gave birth to a cryptid.
  • The episode Kur hinted that the Kur power had a will of its own to a degree and was responsible for causing a surge in Zak's powers, even subtly influencing his mind to disrupt the Saturday's plans to stop the Nagas, almost in an attempt to assist them in overthrowing the human race.
  • In Hungarian "Kur" (kör) means circle, which is the sign of limitless and endless.
  • Although the series ends with Zak apparently losing his powers, Kur has not been vanquished. Because Zak is Kur, down to his soul, he would have to be dead for Kur and Kur's power to be truly gone.
  • Kur is the only cryptid to appear in every episode.

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