History
Origins and Ancient Times[]
Sedna was the daughter of the Inua Sky Father Hodiak and the primordial Earth Mother Gaea.
A beautiful goddess, Sedna spurned all those who sought her hand in marriage, until an humanoid avian in disguise enthralled her with her son, promising her in songs a luxurious life in his kingdom across the sea. Arriving there, Sedna discovered nature of her suitor and of his squalor.
Sedna's father Hodiak eventually answered his daughter's desperate pleas for help and killed the captor/suitor. Facing the avenging humanoid avian's countrymen, Hodiak fled.
Angered, Sedna attacked him, and he cursed her, banishing her to the northern seas' icy depths. There she began a lonely existence as the goddess of the dead.[1]
Modern Days[]
In the more recent years, while wandering the North Atlantic, Sedna discovered a war ship lost by the Asgardian Gods. It impressed her, so she used its ruby gems to guide her to Thor as she wished to make Thor her mate, because she was lonely and wanted to marry a big, strong thunder god. During a brief clash with her own dragon, Thor accidentally reverted to his then mortal guise of 'Jake Olson' when it swallowed his hammer. It was rescued by Namor the Sub-Mariner who was unaware that Olson was in fact the thunder god. This distraction gave Thor enough time to recover his hammer and even help Namor force Sedna into retreat.[3]Attributes
Powers
- Inua Physiology: Sedna possess the conventional superhuman attributes of the Inua. Her powers are at their greatest in the Arctic's cold waters.[1]
- Superhuman Strength: Sedna possesses the average strength of an Inua goddess and can lift 25 tons.[4]
- Superhuman Stamina: As a goddess Sedna has great endurance in all physical activities.[4]
- Superhuman Durability: Sedna is more difficult to injure than a mortal.[4]
- Superhuman Speed: Sedna can swim at speeds of at least 50 mph.[4]
- Immortality: As an Inua Sedna stopped aging upon reaching adulthood.[4]
- Hydrokinesis: Sedna commands the power of the seas and the oceans and she can project powerful water blasts and ride an impenetrable column of water.[1]
- Song of the Deep: Also known as the 'Siren Call of Sedna'. She uses this ability to summon a huge sea monster to battle Thor.[1]
- Seduction: Sedna has the ability to lure beings into her thrall with her siren call, mesmerizing them, and when she kisses said being, they are put under her spell.[3] She could affect humans, Gods, and even summon sea creatures.[1]
- Transmutation: Using her sorcery, Sedna has the ability to transform others' physical characteristics.[1]
- Prehensile Hair: Her frond-like hair is prehensile, has great strength and can ensnare people.[1]
Abilities
She was an adept swimmer.
She was also a skilled sorceress.[1]Weaknesses
- Warm Climates: She weakened considerably in warm climates.[1]
Paraphernalia
Transportation
Using her control over the sea, she could ride an impenetrable column of water.[1]
See Also
- 2 appearance(s) of Sedna (Earth-616)
- 2 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Sedna (Earth-616)
- 1 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Sedna (Earth-616)
- 1 invocation(s) of Sedna (Earth-616)
- 3 image(s) of Sedna (Earth-616)
Links and References
- Sedna on Marvel.com
- Sedna on Wikipedia.org
- Sedna at the Guide to the Mythological Universe
- Sedna at the Appendix to the Marvel Universe
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; Sedna's entry
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #3 ; Council of Godheads' entry
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Thor (Vol. 2) #3–4
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #11
- ↑ Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 11