History
King of Asgalun[]
Atrahasis was descended from generations of kings in Asgalun, a city-state of Shem. Atrahasis was allegedly the better king Asgalun ever had. His brother, Nim-Karrak, had obvious whom Atrahasis ignored. He took N'Yaga from the Southern Isles as his informal advisor.
He had a motherless daughter, Bêlit (whose name meant "Goddess" in the Shemitish tongue). He taught her sailing aboard the Tigress, while N'Yaga gave her her non-royal education. Atrahasis had the Tigress to be ready to sail at any time, as if he had expected to suffer treachery.[2]
The Stygians ploted a palace revolt, masterminded by Ctesphon's agent Ptor-Nubis.[1] One night, the Stygians infiltrated the palace, aided by Nim-Karrak, and proceeded to slay the followers of Atrahasis.[2] Atrahasis was about to be slain, but his Stygian assaillant was killed himself by Ptor-Nubis. Atrahasis was then taken to the capital of Stygia, Luxur.[1]
He was believed to have been killed.[2] He remained in the Royal Dungeon of Luxur during the time Hath-Horeb raised Ctesphon II. After his coronation, Ctesphon had all the prisoners executed to make space for the people he wished himself to imprison.[3]
Legacy[]
N'Yaga fled with Bêlit and a few royal guardsmen, and sailed off aboard the Tigress. They went to the Southern Isles, where N'Yaga presented Bêlit as the daughter of the death-goddess Derketa to protect her. She eventually become the leader of Black Corsairs,[2] plundering ships to acquire the wealth to hire troops, depose Nim-Karrak and avenge Atrahasis.[4][1]Notes
- Atrahasis by was created Marvel Comics[citation needed] in "The Ballad of Bêlit!" (Conan the Barbarian #59, February, 1976), as the father of Bêlit and king of Asgalun.
- His name was probably inspired by Atrahasis, the protagonist from an Akkadian epic.
See Also
- 2 appearance(s) of Atrahasis (Earth-616)
- 1 minor appearance(s) of Atrahasis (Earth-616)
- 8 mention(s) of Atrahasis (Earth-616)
- 1 image(s) of Atrahasis (Earth-616)