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From 11,000 to 8,000 B.C., 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.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}} |
From 11,000 to 8,000 B.C., 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.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}} |
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− | His name was invoked notably [[Vanaheim (Hyboria)|Vanirman]] [[Fafnir Hellhand (Earth-616)|Fafnir]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #6}} the [[Cimmeria]]n [[Conan (Earth-616)|Conan]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #15}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #18}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #19}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #23}} and the people of [[Numalia]] in [[Nemedia]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #7}} [[Poitain]] in [[Aquilonia]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #12}} [[Corinthia]]{{r|Conan the Barbarian #10}} and [[Ophir]].{{r|Conan the Barbarian #13}} |
+ | His name was invoked notably [[Vanaheim (Hyboria)|Vanirman]] [[Fafnir Hellhand (Earth-616)|Fafnir]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #6}} the [[Cimmeria]]n [[Conan (Earth-616)|Conan]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #15}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #18}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #19}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #23}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #26}} and the people of [[Numalia]] in [[Nemedia]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #7}} [[Poitain]] in [[Aquilonia]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #12}} [[Corinthia]]{{r|Conan the Barbarian #10}} and [[Ophir]].{{r|Conan the Barbarian #13}} |
− | He 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 |
+ | He 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 Conan, who would become king of Aquilonia.<!-- {{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,{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}} eventually supplanting 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}} --> |
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 supplanting 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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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.
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.
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., as Mitra, had a strong worship,[3] being worshiped by a number of monotheistic religions.[1]
His name was invoked notably Vanirman Fafnir,[5] the Cimmerian Conan,[2][6][7][8][9] and the people of Numalia in Nemedia,[10] Poitain in Aquilonia,[11] Corinthia[12] and Ophir.[13]
He 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 Conan, who would become king of Aquilonia.
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 supplanting the worship of the Vedic Gods.
Mithra retained a strong following in believers of Zoroastrianism.[3]Attributes
Powers
See Also
- 1 appearance(s) of Mithra (Earth-616)
- 1 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Mithra (Earth-616)
- 8 minor appearance(s) of Mithra (Earth-616)
- 81 mention(s) of Mithra (Earth-616)
- 5 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Mithra (Earth-616)
- 396 invocation(s) of Mithra (Earth-616)
- 2 image(s) of Mithra (Earth-616)
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; Yazatas' entry
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Conan the Barbarian #15
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3 ; Council of Godheads's entry
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Savage Sword of Conan #40
- ↑ Conan the Barbarian #6
- ↑ Conan the Barbarian #18
- ↑ Conan the Barbarian #19
- ↑ Conan the Barbarian #23
- ↑ Conan the Barbarian #26
- ↑ Conan the Barbarian #7
- ↑ Conan the Barbarian #12
- ↑ Conan the Barbarian #10
- ↑ Conan the Barbarian #13