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| RealName =
 
| RealName =
 
| CurrentAlias = Mithra
 
| CurrentAlias = Mithra
| Aliases = [[Mitra]]{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1}}
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| Aliases = [[Mitra]],{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}} [[Mithras]]{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}}
 
| Identity = No Dual
 
| Identity = No Dual
| Affiliation = [[Yazatas]]; {{m|Council of Godheads}}; ally of [[Conan (Earth-616)|Conan]]
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| Affiliation = [[Yazatas]]; {{m|Council of Godheads}};{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}} ally of [[Conan (Earth-616)|Conan]]
 
| Relatives = [[Ahura Mazda (Earth-616)|Ahura Mazda]] (creator);<br>[[Yazatas]] ("siblings")
 
| Relatives = [[Ahura Mazda (Earth-616)|Ahura Mazda]] (creator);<br>[[Yazatas]] ("siblings")
 
| Universe = Earth-616
 
| Universe = Earth-616
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| Citizenship = Elysium
 
| Citizenship = Elysium
 
| MaritalStatus =
 
| MaritalStatus =
| Occupation = God of light and justice{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1}}
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| Occupation = God of light{{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|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}} and justice{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
 
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===Origin===
 
===Origin===
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 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, narrowly overcame and banished him to the [[Nether Realms]].{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1}}
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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 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, narrowly overcame and banished him to the [[Nether Realms]].{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
   
'''Mithra, god of light and justice''' was one of the [[Yazatas]] created by [[Ahura Mazda (Earth-616)|Ahura Mazda]] to uphold order and justice and in preparation for Ahriman's return.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1}}
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'''Mithra, god of light and justice''' 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|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
   
Banished, Ahmriman created the [[Divs]], demonic gods with the sole purpose of opposing the Yazatas. Since then, the two groups have waged an endless war against each often, often using mortals as pawn in attempt to gain the upper hand.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1}}
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Banished, Ahmriman created the [[Divs]], demonic gods with the sole purpose of opposing the Yazatas. Since then, the two groups have waged an endless war against each often, often using mortals as pawn in attempt to gain the upper hand.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
   
 
===Activities on Earth===
 
===Activities on Earth===
Over 15,000 years ago, Ahura Mazda sent Mithra to serve on [[Earth]] as his representative.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1}}
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Over 15,000 years ago, Ahura Mazda sent Mithra to serve on [[Earth]] as his representative.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
   
Mithra, worshiped by a number of monotheistic religions as '''Mitra''', occasionally intervened directly to protect [[humans|humanity]] from the likes of the [[Elder God]] [[Set (Earth-616)|Set]] or [[Demons]] such as [[Molub (Earth-616)|Molub]] or [[Xotli (Earth-616)|Xotli]]. He and his priests became frequent allies of the [[Cimmeria]]n warrior [[Conan (Earth-616)|Conan]], who would become king of [[Aquilona]].{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1}}
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From 11,000 to 8,000 B.C., he, as '''Mitra''', had a strong worship,{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}} being worshiped by a number of monotheistic religions, occasionally intervened directly to protect [[humans|humanity]] from the likes of the [[Elder God]] [[Set (Earth-616)|Set]] or [[Demons]] such as [[Molub (Earth-616)|Molub]] or [[Xotli (Earth-616)|Xotli]]. He and his priests became frequent allies of the [[Cimmeria]]n warrior [[Conan (Earth-616)|Conan]], who would become king of [[Aquilona]].{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
   
The Yazatas ended up being worshiped on Earth in the Persian/[[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}}
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The Yazatas ended up being worshiped on Earth in the Persian/[[Iran]]ian plateau, as well as in [[Central Asia]] and [[India]], from 1000 BC into modern days,{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}} eventually su^pplanting the worship of the [[Vedic Gods]].{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}}
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Mithra retained a strong following in believers of [[Zoroastrianism]].{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]'s entry}}
   
 
| Powers = Presumably all of the [[Yazatas#Powers|Yazatas' powers]].
 
| Powers = Presumably all of the [[Yazatas#Powers|Yazatas' powers]].
 
| Abilities =
 
| Abilities =
| Strength = As all male Yazatas, Mithra can presumably lift about 25 tons.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1}}
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| Strength = As all male Yazatas, Mithra can presumably lift about 25 tons.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
 
| Weaknesses =
 
| Weaknesses =
   

Revision as of 08:39, 17 May 2017

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 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, narrowly overcame and banished him to the Nether Realms.[1]

Mithra, god of light and justice was one of the Yazatas created by Ahura Mazda to uphold order and justice and in preparation for Ahriman's return.[1]

Banished, Ahmriman created the Divs, demonic gods with the sole purpose of opposing the Yazatas. Since then, the two groups have waged an endless war against each often, often using mortals as pawn in attempt to gain the upper hand.[1]

Activities on Earth

Over 15,000 years ago, Ahura Mazda sent Mithra to serve on Earth as his representative.[1]

From 11,000 to 8,000 B.C., he, as Mitra, had a strong worship,[2] being worshiped by a number of monotheistic religions, occasionally intervened directly to protect humanity from the likes of the Elder God Set or Demons such as Molub or Xotli. He and his priests became frequent allies of the Cimmerian warrior Conan, who would become king of Aquilona.[1]

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,[1] eventually su^pplanting the worship of the Vedic Gods.[2]

Mithra retained a strong following in believers of Zoroastrianism.[2]

Attributes

Powers

Presumably all of the Yazatas' powers.

See Also

Links and References

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; Yazatas' entry
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3 ; Council of Godheads's entry