During the reign of the the Great Oz, it was the Guardian's duty to ensure that everyone (including animals and creatures) who entered the city was fitted with green spectacles, ostensibly to protect their eyes from the brightness and glory of the city. The green glasses were locked in place with a key on a chain worn around the Guardian's neck.

Later, after the city was conquered by General Jinjur and her Army of Revolt, the use of the green spectacles was forgotten, but the Guardian continued to keep watch at the gates.

When the Patchwork Girl arrived in the Emerald City for the first time, the Guardian of the Gates composed a song on his mouth organ for her called, "The Speckled Alligator."

He is short and round, with a fat face that seems remarkably good-natured. He wears green clothes, a high peaked green hat, and green spectacles. Even his skin is tinted green. Around his neck he wears a heavy gold chain with a number of great golden keys.

*The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
*The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904)
*The Road to Oz (1908)
*The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1913)

*The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910)

While the original character who appeared in Oz books published before 1930 is in public domain, any versions published post-1930 are NOT.

*[http://www.comicvine.com/guardian-of-the-gates/4005-86656/ Comic Vine]
*[http://oz.wikia.com/wiki/Guardian_of_the_Gates Oz Wiki]
*[https://jennyeverywhere.fandom.com/wiki/The_Guardian_of_the_Gates Jenny Everywhere Wiki]
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