The Fomorians (or Fomor) are a race of superhumanly powerful humanoids who were worshiped by the ancient Celts from about 2000 BC to 350 BC.[2]
History
Origins[]
Two accounts exist on the origins of the Fomorians:
- According to ancient myths, the warrior king Conand coupled with the primordial Earth Mother Gaea / Domnu and produced the first generation of Fomorians, in the subterranean Dark Realm within Otherworld.[2]
- The Fomorians are the children and descendants of the the Celtic God Nuadhu and the Earth goddess Gaea in her aspect as Danu, the Celtic mother-earth.[11][citation needed][verification needed]
The exact status of the Fomorians is unknown, but they've been stated to be related to the Tuatha de Danaan,[2] to be a branch of them, or to have an unclear status between demons and evil gods.[10] Bres himself considered them "demonic".[5]
2300 B.C.[]
Conand and his progeny then left the Dark Realm and travelled to Earth through an interdimensional nexus in approximately 2300 BC.[2]
They established themselves on the Island of the Tower of Glass (modern-days Tory Island, off Ireland's Donegal coast), where they came to be worshiped as gods by the Fir Bolg people inhabiting Ireland. For centuries, they looted passing ships while their worshipers lived on the mainland.[2]
1896 B.C.[]
In approximately 1896 BC, their enemies the Tuatha de Danaan came to Earth as well, and battled the Fir Bolg for control of the Irish mainland. Despise grew between the two races as the Fomorians performed multiple incursions in Tuatha lands. Despite that enmity, Fomorian prince Elathan secretly coupled with Tuatha de Danaan Ériu and produced a son, Bres, who rapidly matured after birth,[2] and succeeded to his uncle Nuada who had been wounded at the Fist Battle of Mag Tuired, although having won the war.[3]
Bres acted as a corrupt and tyrannical ruler, and was deposed by the Tuatha after seven years or reign. As he discovered his true legacy, he fled to the Island of the Tower of Glass, met his father and convinced the Fomorians to attack the Tuatha. At the Second Battle of Mag Tuired, Tuatha warrior Lugh grievously wounded Fomorian army general Balor, and the defeated Fomorians were forced to retreat from their Island to the Dark Realm of Otherworld.[2]
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350 BC[]
By 350 BC, the Fomorians worship was largely supplanted by the Tuatha de Danaan's.[2]
12th century AD[]
In the 12th century AD, the Fomorians managed to conquer the mystic Isle of Avalon. Informed of the modern era Avengers by the Black Knight (Dane Whitman), High Druid Amergin Glúingel summoned them though his descendant Doctor Druid. Balor was destroyed, while Bres managed to enter Earth in modern days.[12][2]
Later, the Fomorians again attempted to conquer Avalon,[2] sending a summoned Troll,[1] but they were repelled by Leir and Caber,[2] until the Dagda summoned a swarm of insects to disperse the Fomorians, being unwilling to see blood spilled.[1]
Modern Age[]
The Fomorians were later recruited by Morgan Le Fay (along with countless Asgardian-related monsters) to occupy the Avengers, as she searched for the Twilight Sword which was lost in England.[7]Powers and Abilities
Powers
- True Immortality: Fomorians cease aging at adulthood and cannot die by conventional means.[11]
- Superhuman Durability: Their godly life force also makes them resistant to diseases and injury.[11]
- Regenerative Healing Factor: Their godly life force grants them superhuman healing abilities. An Fomorian can only die through an injury that disperses a significant portion of their body molecules, and even then resurrection via other gods may be possible.[11]
- Superhuman Stamina: Their godly life force also grants them great endurance in all physical activities[11]
- Superhuman Reflexes: Their reflexes are greatly enhanced by their godly life force.[11]
- Superhumanly Dense Tissue: The skin, muscle, and bone tissue of the race's members are about 3 times the density of the same tissue in a human's body.[11]
- Superhuman Strength: The average Fomorian gods and goddesses can lift 35 and 25 tons respectively.[11]
Average Strength Level
Miscellaneous
Type of Government
Representatives
Balor, Cethlann, Dulb, Elathan, Indech, Tethra
Bres is an half-Tuatha de Danaan, half-Fomorian.
Lugh and Cúchulain both descend from Balor, and may have Fomorian blood as well.See Also
- 7 appearance(s) of Fomorians
- 3 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Fomorians
- 1 minor appearance(s) of Fomorians
- 4 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Fomorians
- 3 image(s) of Fomorians
Links and References
http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/fomore.htm
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Marvel Comics Presents #30
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 [[Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica 1; Fomorians' entry|[[Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica 1]]; Fomorians' entry]]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 [[Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica 1; Tuatha de Danaan's entry|[[Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica 1]]; Tuatha de Danaan's entry]]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Avengers #225
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Avengers #226
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #2 ; Appendix: Balor's entry
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Avengers (Vol. 3) #1
- ↑ [[Marvel Atlas 1; Ireland's entry|[[Marvel Atlas #1|Marvel Atlas 1]]; Ireland's entry]]
- ↑ [[Marvel Atlas 1; United Kingdom's entry|[[Marvel Atlas #1|Marvel Atlas 1]]; United Kingdom's entry]]
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Marvel Zombies: The Book of Angels, Demons & Various Monstrosities #1 ; Demons' entry
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #14
- ↑ Avengers #225–226