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{{Quotation|'''Corpus Christi Cranium''' publicity blurb|Is he a skeleton, or is he a man? The world may never know.}} | {{Quotation|'''Corpus Christi Cranium''' publicity blurb|Is he a skeleton, or is he a man? The world may never know.}} | ||
− | The '''Corpus Christi Cranium''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a | + | The '''Corpus Christi Cranium''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a jawless human skull placed atop of the Engineer's head; it includes a [[Wrench]] decal near the top and a moustache on the upper lip area. |
The Corpus Christi Cranium was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=537084931 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | The Corpus Christi Cranium was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=537084931 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | ||
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* This item is based on a [[w:Calavera|calavera]] (also known as a sugar skull), a traditional candy and decoration from the [[w:Day of the Dead|Day of the Dead]] Mexican holiday. | * This item is based on a [[w:Calavera|calavera]] (also known as a sugar skull), a traditional candy and decoration from the [[w:Day of the Dead|Day of the Dead]] Mexican holiday. | ||
* The name "Corpus Christi" is Latin for "Body of (Jesus) Christ". [[w:Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]] is a coastal Texan city close to the Mexican border, with a majority Latino population. The city has its own notable Day of the Dead celebrations. | * The name "Corpus Christi" is Latin for "Body of (Jesus) Christ". [[w:Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]] is a coastal Texan city close to the Mexican border, with a majority Latino population. The city has its own notable Day of the Dead celebrations. | ||
+ | * In scientific anatomy, a [[w:cranium|cranium]] is the part of the skull comprised of the bones enclosing the brain, ''not'' including the bones of the face or jaw (mandible). In informal anthropology, a cranium is the upper skull ''including'' facial bones, but not the jaw. In casual speech, a cranium is a synonym for "(entire) skull". Therefore, this item technically fits the second definition. | ||
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Revision as of 02:10, 20 October 2023
“ | Is he a skeleton, or is he a man? The world may never know.
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The Corpus Christi Cranium is a community-created cosmetic item for the Engineer. It is a jawless human skull placed atop of the Engineer's head; it includes a Wrench decal near the top and a moustache on the upper lip area.
The Corpus Christi Cranium was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Painted variants
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Update history
October 21, 2016 Patch #1 (Scream Fortress 2016)
- The Corpus Christi Cranium was added to the game.
Trivia
- This item is based on a calavera (also known as a sugar skull), a traditional candy and decoration from the Day of the Dead Mexican holiday.
- The name "Corpus Christi" is Latin for "Body of (Jesus) Christ". Corpus Christi is a coastal Texan city close to the Mexican border, with a majority Latino population. The city has its own notable Day of the Dead celebrations.
- In scientific anatomy, a cranium is the part of the skull comprised of the bones enclosing the brain, not including the bones of the face or jaw (mandible). In informal anthropology, a cranium is the upper skull including facial bones, but not the jaw. In casual speech, a cranium is a synonym for "(entire) skull". Therefore, this item technically fits the second definition.
Gallery
See also
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