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| Image = Mithra (Earth-616) from Thor & Hercules Encyclopaedia Mythologica Vol 1 1 001.jpg
 
| Image = Mithra (Earth-616) from Thor & Hercules Encyclopaedia Mythologica Vol 1 1 001.jpg
 
| RealName = [[Mithra]]
 
| RealName = [[Mithra]]
| RealNameRef = {{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
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| RealNameRef = {{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
 
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| Aliases = <!-- names -->[[Mitra]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #15}}{{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}}
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| Aliases = <!-- names -->[[Mitra]],{{r|Conan the Barbarian #15}}{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[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}}
 
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<!-- titles -->Defender of the [[House of Ramiro]],{{r|Savage Sword of Conan #40}} Champion of Mercy and Justice,{{r|Savage Sword of Conan #40}} [[Lord of Light]]{{r|Savage Sword of Conan #40}}
 
<!-- titles -->Defender of the [[House of Ramiro]],{{r|Savage Sword of Conan #40}} Champion of Mercy and Justice,{{r|Savage Sword of Conan #40}} [[Lord of Light]]{{r|Savage Sword of Conan #40}}
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| Citizenship = Elysium
 
| Citizenship = Elysium
 
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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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| 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|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}} and justice{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[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 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 (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, Ahura Mazda narrowly overcame and banished Ahriman to the [[Nether Realms]].<!-- {{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}} -->
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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 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 (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, Ahura Mazda narrowly overcame and banished Ahriman to the [[Nether Realms]].<!-- {{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}} -->
   
'''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}} -->
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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|; The [[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|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
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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|; The [[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|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
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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|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
   
 
====[[Hyborian Age]]====
 
====[[Hyborian Age]]====
From 11,000 to 8,000 B.C., as '''Mitra''', he 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}}<!-- 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}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #27}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #28}} 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}}
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From 11,000 to 8,000 B.C., as '''Mitra''', he 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|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}<!-- 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}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #27}}{{r|Conan the Barbarian #28}} 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}}
   
 
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He occasionally intervened directly to protect [[humans|humanity]] from the likes of the [[Elder Gods of Earth|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}} -->
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He occasionally intervened directly to protect [[humans|humanity]] from the likes of the [[Elder Gods of Earth|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|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}<!-- this part will be expanded with comics references -->
   
 
====Antiquity to modern days====
 
====Antiquity to modern days====
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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The Yazatas ended up being worshiped on Earth in the [[Persia]]n/[[Iran]]ian plateau, as well as in [[Central Asia]] and [[India]], from 1000 BC into modern days,{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[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}} -->
   
 
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}}
 
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}}
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| Powers = Presumably all of the [[Yazatas#Powers|Yazatas' powers]].
 
| Powers = Presumably all of the [[Yazatas#Powers|Yazatas' powers]].
 
| Abilities =
 
| Abilities =
| Strength = If an average male Yazata, Mithra can presumably lift about 25 tons.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
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| Strength = If an average male Yazata, Mithra can presumably lift about 25 tons.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; The [[Yazatas]]' entry}}
 
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Revision as of 16:33, 14 March 2019

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]

Hyborian Age

From 11,000 to 8,000 B.C., as Mitra, he had a strong worship,[3] being worshiped by a number of monotheistic religions.[1]

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.[1]

Antiquity to modern days

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

Presumably all of the Yazatas' powers.

See Also

Links and References

References