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| Message = This page merge many beings sometimes believed to be the same entity, and could be split in the future regarding the publication of new material.[[Category:Possible Separate Pages]]<!-- Yazata Atar vs. Daeva Agni -->
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| Image = Atar (Earth-616) from Thor & Hercules Encyclopaedia Mythologica Vol 1 1 0001.png
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| Title = [[Atar]] / [[Agni]]
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| RealName = [[Atar]]
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| RealNameRef = {{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}}{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
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| Aliases = [[Agni]]<!-- this reference hints Atar is his name -->{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}}{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Daevas]]' entry}}
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| Identity = Secret
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| Affiliation = [[Yazatas]], {{m|Council of Godheads}} (as leader or representative of the Yazatas),{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}} [[Daevas]]{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Daevas]]' entry}}
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| Relatives = [[Ahura Mazda (Earth-616)|Ahura Mazda]] (creator);<br>
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[[Yazatas]] ("siblings")
 
| Universe = Earth-616
  
| Universe = Earth-616
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| BaseOfOperations = [[Elysium (Realm of Infinite Time)|Elysium, the Realm of Infinite Time]]
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| Gender = Male
  
| Gender = Male
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| Alias = Agni;
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| Nationality = Indian
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| Occupation = God of fire and purification
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| Group Affiliation = The Gods of India
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| Hair = Brown
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| UnusualFeatures = White-feathered wings, green fiery torch on his overhead
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| CharacterType = Deity
  
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| First = Marvel: The End #2
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| Citizenship = Elysium
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| MaritalStatus = Single
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| Occupation = God of fire<!-- {{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}} --> and purification;{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}}<!-- {{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}} -->Leader or representative of the [[Yazatas]] in the [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]<!-- {{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}} -->
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| Origin = [[Yazata]]<!-- {{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}} -->
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| History = Atar is a member of the Devas once worshipped by the people of India and Ancient Persia (Modern Iran). <br>
 
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| Creators = Mark Gruenwald; Alan Zelenetz; Bob Hall
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| First = Amazing High Adventure #5
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'''Known relatives:''' Dyaus (father), Prithivi (mother), [[Indra (Deity)|Indra]], Surya, Tvashtri, Vayu (brothers), Ushas, Ratri (sisters) <br>
 
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===Origin===
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Allegedly, according to the ancient Zoroastrian lore, [[Ahura Mazda (Earth-616)|Ahura Mazda]], the creator god, emerged from the personification of infinite time, [[Zurvan]]. A wise and benevolent being, representing truth, order and justice, Ahura Mazda started populating his domain with life. His birth was soon followed in the one of his twisted mirror image and antithesis, [[Ahriman (Earth-616)|Ahriman]], who personified deceit and chaos. Ahriman rejected the peace offerings of Ahura Mazda and tried to kill the life who had been imbued in his domain. After a prolonged battle, Ahura Mazda narrowly overcame and banished Ahriman to the [[Nether Realms]].<!-- {{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}} -->
   
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'''Atar, god of fire''', was one of the [[Yazatas]] created by Ahura Mazda to uphold order and justice and in preparation for Ahriman's return.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
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Also known as '''Agni''', god of fire and purification,{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}} he was seemingly worshiped alongside with the [[Daevas]], the Hindu gods.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Daevas]]' entry}}<!-- cf. granting weapons to the Mahdi alongside with Kali, Maya, Ratri and Yama{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Daevas]]' entry}} -->
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| Related Articles = * ''[http://www.angelfire.com/planet/mythguide/agni_atar.html Atar at the Guide to the Mythological Universe]''
  
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The Yazatas ended up being worshiped on Earth in the [[Persia]]n/[[Iran]]ian plateau, as well as in [[Central Asia]] and [[India]], from 1000 BC into modern days. The nexus between Earth and Elysium was indeed located on [[Mount Damavand]] in the [[Alborz Mountains]] and at [[Naqsh-e Rustam]] (within modern-day [[Iran]]).{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}<!--
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| Powers = Atar possesses the [[Yazatas#powers|conventional physical attributes of the Yazatas]]. Atar also has several powers mystical in nature. He seems to be able to control fire to use it in purifying objects tainted by impure or demonic taint,{{citation}} but he has yet to demonstrate the full range of his power.
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| Abilities = Atar is a capable warrior in armed and unarmed combat.{{citation}}
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| Strength = Atar can presumably lift about 25 tons, as an average [[Yazata]].{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
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| Notes = * [[Asha (Yazata) (Earth-616)|Asha]] is a Zoroastrian god of fire as well.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
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* Despite associating with [[Daeva]] gods,{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Daevas]]' entry}} Atar/Agni is a [[Yazata]].{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
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| Trivia = Agni is a Hindu god while Atar is a Persian god; both gods of fire.
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| Links = * ''[http://www.angelfire.com/planet/mythguide/agni_atar.html Atar at the Guide to the Mythological Universe]''
 
* ''[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/atarnire.html Atar at the Appendix to the Marvel Universe website]''
  
* ''[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/atarnire.html Atar at the Appendix to the Marvel Universe website]''
 
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Revision as of 16:27, 14 March 2019

This page merge many beings sometimes believed to be the same entity, and could be split in the future regarding the publication of new material.

History

Origin

Allegedly, according to the ancient Zoroastrian lore, Ahura Mazda, the creator god, emerged from the personification of infinite time, Zurvan. A wise and benevolent being, representing truth, order and justice, Ahura Mazda started populating his domain with life. His birth was soon followed in the one of his twisted mirror image and antithesis, Ahriman, who personified deceit and chaos. Ahriman rejected the peace offerings of Ahura Mazda and tried to kill the life who had been imbued in his domain. After a prolonged battle, Ahura Mazda narrowly overcame and banished Ahriman to the Nether Realms.

Atar, god of fire, was one of the Yazatas created by Ahura Mazda to uphold order and justice and in preparation for Ahriman's return.[2]

Also known as Agni, god of fire and purification,[1] he was seemingly worshiped alongside with the Daevas, the Hindu gods.[3]

Worship

The Yazatas ended up being worshiped on Earth in the Persian/Iranian plateau, as well as in Central Asia and India, from 1000 BC into modern days. The nexus between Earth and Elysium was indeed located on Mount Damavand in the Alborz Mountains and at Naqsh-e Rustam (within modern-day Iran).[2]

Attributes

Powers

Atar possesses the conventional physical attributes of the Yazatas. Atar also has several powers mystical in nature. He seems to be able to control fire to use it in purifying objects tainted by impure or demonic taint,[citation needed] but he has yet to demonstrate the full range of his power.

Abilities

Atar is a capable warrior in armed and unarmed combat.[citation needed]

Notes

Trivia

Agni is a Hindu god while Atar is a Persian god; both gods of fire.

See Also

Links and References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3 ; Council of Godheads's entry
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; The Yazatas' entry
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; The Daevas' entry
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