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{{Marvel Database:Character Template
 
{{Marvel Database:Character Template
| Image = Hermod_001.gif
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| Image = Hermod Odinson (Earth-616) from Journey into Mystery Vol 1 513 0001.jpg
| RealName = Hermod Odinson
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| Title = [[Hermod]]
| CurrentAlias = Hermod
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| RealName = [[Hermod Odinson]]
| Aliases = Howard "Howie" Barker, God of Speed
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| CurrentAlias =
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| Aliases = Howard "Howie" Barker,{{r|Journey into Mystery #504}} God of Speed{{r|Thor: The Legend #1}}
 
| Identity = No Dual
 
| Identity = No Dual
| Affiliation = [[Asgardians]]
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| Affiliation = [[Asgardians]]; formerly [[Lost Gods (Earth-616)|Lost Gods]]
| Relatives = [[Buri (Asgardian) (Earth-616)|Buri (Tiwaz)]] (paternal great-grandfather),<br>
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| Relatives = [[Buri (Asgardian) (Earth-616)|Buri (Tiwaz)]] (paternal great-grandfather);<br>
[[Bolthorn (Earth-616)|Bolthorn]] (maternal great-grandfather),<br>
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[[Bor Burison (Earth-616)|Bor]] (paternal grandfather);<br>
[[Bor Burison (Earth-616)|Bor]] (paternal grandfather),<br>
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[[Bestla (Earth-616)|Bestla]] (paternal grandmother);<br>
[[Bestla (Earth-616)|Bestla]] (paternal grandmother, presumed deceased),<br>
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[[Mimir Burison (Earth-616)|Mimir]], [[Njord Burison (Earth-616)|Njord]] (paternal great-uncles);<br>
[[Fygorgyn (Earth-616)|Fygorgyn]] (maternal grandfather),<br>
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[[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]] (father);<br>
[[Gaea (Earth-616)|Gaea (Jord)]] (maternal grandmother),<br>
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[[Freyja Freyrdottir (Earth-616)|Frigga]] (alleged mother, see [[Hermod (Earth-616)#Notes|notes]]);<br>
[[Mimir Burison (Earth-616)|Mimir]] (paternal great-uncle),<br>
 
[[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]] (father),<br>
 
[[Frigga (Earth-616)|Frigga]] (mother),<br>
 
 
[[Cul Borson (Earth-616)|Cul]], [[Vili Borson (Earth-616)|Vili]], [[Ve Borson (Earth-616)|Ve]] (paternal uncles);<br>
 
[[Cul Borson (Earth-616)|Cul]], [[Vili Borson (Earth-616)|Vili]], [[Ve Borson (Earth-616)|Ve]] (paternal uncles);<br>
[[Fulla (Earth-616)|Fulla]] (maternal aunt),<br>
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[[Aldrif Odinsdottir (Earth-616)|Angela]], [[Laussa Odinsdottir (Earth-616)|Laussa]] (sisters);<br>
[[Aldrif Odinsdottir (Earth-616)|Angela]] (sister);<br>
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[[Balder Odinson (Earth-616)|Balder]], [[Tyr Odinson (Earth-616)|Tyr Odinson]] (brothers);<br>
[[Balder Odinson (Earth-616)|Balder]], [[Tyr (Asgardian) (Earth-616)|Tyr Odinson]] (brothers);<br>
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[[Vidar Odinson (Earth-616)|Vidar]], [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]] (paternal half-brothers);<br>
[[Bragi (Earth-616)|Bragi]], [[Vidar Odinson (Earth-616)|Vidar]], [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]] (paternal half-brothers);<br>
 
 
[[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]] (paternal adoptive brother);<br>
 
[[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]] (paternal adoptive brother);<br>
[[Idunn (Earth-616)|Idunn]] (sister-in-law),<br>
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[[Hoder Vilison (Earth-616)|Hoder]] (paternal cousin);<br>
[[Nanna (Asgardian) (Earth-616)|Nanna]] (former sister-in-law),<br>
 
[[Solveig (Earth-616)|Solveig]] (former sister-in-law),<br>
 
[[Cisa (Earth-616)|Cisa ]] (former sister-in-law),<br>
 
[[Sigyn (Earth-616)|Sigyn]] (former sister-in-law),<br>
 
[[Hoder Vilison (Earth-616)|Hoder]] (paternal cousin),<br>
 
 
Large extended family via [[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]] and others
 
Large extended family via [[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]] and others
 
| Universe = Earth-616
 
| Universe = Earth-616
| BaseOfOperations = [[Asgard]]
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| BaseOfOperations = [[Asgard (Realm)|Asgard]]
   
 
| Gender = Male
 
| Gender = Male
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| Education =
 
| Education =
   
| Origin = Deity; son of [[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]]
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| Origin = [[Asgardian]] (son of [[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]] of the [[Aesir]] and presumably [[Freyja Freyrdottir (Earth-616)|Frigga]] of the [[Vanir (God)|Vanir]])
| PlaceOfBirth = [[Asgard]]
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| PlaceOfBirth = [[Asgard (Realm)|Asgard]]
 
| Creators = Roy Thomas; John Buscema
 
| Creators = Roy Thomas; John Buscema
 
| First = Thor #274
 
| First = Thor #274
 
| Last =
 
| Last =
   
| HistoryText = Young in the ranks of other [[Asgardians|Asgardian]] [[Gods]], Hermod has been often employed by [[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]] as a messenger, thanks to his speed. One mission involved traveling to [[Hela (Earth-616)|Hela]] to learn of ways in which his brother [[Balder Odinson (Earth-616)|Balder]] might be revived.
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| HistoryText = Young in the ranks of other [[Asgardian]] [[Gods]], '''Hermod''' has been often employed by [[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]] as a messenger, thanks to his speed. One mission involved traveling to [[Hela (Earth-616)|Hela]] to learn of ways in which his brother, [[Balder Odinson (Earth-616)|Balder]], might be revived.{{r|Thor #274}}
   
 
===Cul's return===
 
===Cul's return===
When Thor was imprisoned for objecting Odin's plan to raze Earth in order to defeat the Serpent, Hermod was one of the few who agreed with the Thunderer. When [[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]] freed Thor and met up with the [[Warriors Three]], [[Sif (Earth-616)|Sif]] and himself, Hermod offered to help him escape to Midgard. However, this was discovered by Odin.{{r|Fear Itself #3}}
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When [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]] was imprisoned for objecting Odin's plan to raze [[Earth]] in order to defeat the Serpent, Hermod was one of the few who agreed with the Thunderer. When [[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]] freed Thor and met up with the [[Warriors Three (Earth-616)|Warriors Three]], [[Sif (Earth-616)|Sif]], and himself, Hermod offered to help him escape to Midgard; however, this was discovered by Odin.{{r|Fear Itself #3}}
   
| Powers = Hermod had the conventional powers of the [[Asgardians|Asgardian]] [[Gods]]. He can move at incredible speeds rivaling [[Hermes (Olympian) (Earth-616)|Hermes]] .
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| Powers = Hermod had the conventional powers of the [[Asgardian]] [[Gods]].
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He can also move at incredible speeds, rivaling [[Hermes (Olympian) (Earth-616)|Hermes]].{{r|Journey into Mystery #513}}
 
| Abilities = * '''[[Allspeak]]:''' Thanks to the Allspeak he can communicate in all of the languages of the Nine Realms, Earth's dialects, and various alien languages.
 
| Abilities = * '''[[Allspeak]]:''' Thanks to the Allspeak he can communicate in all of the languages of the Nine Realms, Earth's dialects, and various alien languages.
 
| Strength = Hermod can lift (press) about 30 tons under optimal conditions.
 
| Strength = Hermod can lift (press) about 30 tons under optimal conditions.
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| Weapons =
 
| Weapons =
   
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| Notes = * Although being usually stated to be Frigga's son,{{r|Thor: Asgard's Avenger #1|; [[Tyr Odinson (Earth-616)|Tyr]]'s entry}}{{r|Thor: The Legend #1}} those statements were balanced by others.{{r|[http://kierongillen.tumblr.com/post/137339150287/hi-i-have-a-little-trouble-understanding-the Kieron Gillen about Tyr and Hermod]}}{{r|Angela: Asgard's Assassin #2|: [[Freyja Freyrdottir (Earth-616)|Freyja]] stated she hadn't other children while Odin had}}
| Notes =
 
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** Of note is the time when Odin cast the Asgardian people into human guises to avoid Ragnarok. Heimdall and Sif remained siblings as mortals, Volstagg and his wife remained married, but Hermod became Howie Barker, raised by his Aunt Freida (Frigga in mortal form).{{r|Journey into Mystery #504}}
 
| Trivia =
 
| Trivia =
 
| Marvel =
 
| Marvel =
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* [http://www.angelfire.com/planet/mythguide/hermod.html Hermod at the Guide to the Mythological Universe]
 
* [http://www.angelfire.com/planet/mythguide/hermod.html Hermod at the Guide to the Mythological Universe]
 
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}}
{{Mighty Thor}}
 
 
[[Category:Superhuman Speed]]
 
[[Category:Superhuman Speed]]
 
[[Category:Strength Class 30]]
 
[[Category:Strength Class 30]]
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[[Category:Odin Family]]
 
[[Category:Odin Family]]
 
[[Category:Frigga Family]]
 
[[Category:Frigga Family]]
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[[Category:Asgardian/Vanir Hybrids]]
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[[Category:Speed Deities]]
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[[Category:Mythological Figures]]

Revision as of 18:03, 21 August 2019

History

Young in the ranks of other Asgardian Gods, Hermod has been often employed by Odin as a messenger, thanks to his speed. One mission involved traveling to Hela to learn of ways in which his brother, Balder, might be revived.[3]

Cul's return

When Thor was imprisoned for objecting Odin's plan to raze Earth in order to defeat the Serpent, Hermod was one of the few who agreed with the Thunderer. When Loki freed Thor and met up with the Warriors Three, Sif, and himself, Hermod offered to help him escape to Midgard; however, this was discovered by Odin.[4]

Attributes

Powers

Hermod had the conventional powers of the Asgardian Gods.

He can also move at incredible speeds, rivaling Hermes.[5]

Abilities

  • Allspeak: Thanks to the Allspeak he can communicate in all of the languages of the Nine Realms, Earth's dialects, and various alien languages.

Notes

  • Although being usually stated to be Frigga's son,[6][2] those statements were balanced by others.[7][8]
    • Of note is the time when Odin cast the Asgardian people into human guises to avoid Ragnarok. Heimdall and Sif remained siblings as mortals, Volstagg and his wife remained married, but Hermod became Howie Barker, raised by his Aunt Freida (Frigga in mortal form).[1]

See Also

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