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The Byrsa

The people who put Teal'c on trial

Planet: Cartago
Key episode: "Cor-ai" (season 1)
Notable member: Hanno

Farmers of Cartago, long terrorized by Apophis's Jaffa. When SG-1 arrives, one of them recognizes Teal'c and accuses him of murdering his father.

Overview

The Byrsa have neither weapons nor technology. Their only defence against the Goa'uld is to hide underground when the Gate activates. Their justice runs through the Cor-ai, a trial in which the victim accuses.

Worth knowing

Teal'c denies nothing: he did kill Hanno's father, on Apophis's orders. It is by saving the Byrsa from an attack that he earns not forgiveness, but the right to live.

Themes

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