Thursday, November 20, 2025

The LOST King of OZ?

Hey Google Gemini, Where DOES King Pastorius Fit in Compared to Oscar Diggs the Wizard?

"King Pastorius was the rightful king of Oz who was usurped by the Wizard (Oscar Diggs), who then became the new ruler. Pastorius is a figure who was overthrown, while Oscar Diggs is the impostor who takes his place and is known by multiple names, including the Wizard. While Pastorius was a legendary figure in Oz, the Wizard's rule is more directly explored in stories like L. Frank Baum's books.

King Pastorius IS The rightful king of Oz who was overthrown by the Wizard, according to some sources. Some accounts state he was killed, while others say he was imprisoned, or simply removed from power. His daughter, Princess Ozma, was hidden away to prevent her from taking the throne. In the 1902 stage musical, he is a streetcar conductor named Pastoria, and the Wizard's rule was not mentioned. He is not as prominent in the books as the Wizard, but his story is significant to the mythology of Oz. The Wizard (Oscar Diggs) Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs, the Wizard of Oz, is a character who arrives in Oz after the monarchy has been overthrown. The Wizard’s true identity as a charlatan is revealed later in the book series. The Wizard rules Oz in a way that is similar to a king, even though he is not the rightful ruler. His rule is based on his reputation and the power he can wield with his magical devices, not on his legitimate authority. He is a more popular character with readers than King Pastorius, and so the author of the books, L. Frank Baum, kept his character in the stories even after Pastorius's return to power was revealed." https://wicked.fandom.com/wiki/Wizard, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_of_Oz_(character) https://www.reddit.com/r/wicked/comments/1oyjh4y/were_there_other_wizards_before_oscar_diggs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Ozma https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_City_(TV_series)

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