The Goa'uld (pronounced "Go-ah-oold" or sometimes "Goold") are aquatic species of symbiotes from the planet P3X-888 in the Milky Way galaxy. The Goa'uld took over beings as host, taking complete control of their bodies. Most are known to be extremely egomaniacal due to their genetic memory, and were capable of living thousands of years.

A race of conquerors, they were able to carve-out a large empire, enslaving countless worlds, using their inhabitants as hosts, soldiers, miners, and personal s