History
Origins[]
Yith was the daughter of Melusine, one of the daughters of Pressyne, cursed by her mother to become a "serpent from the waist down" every Saturday. Marrying Raimond de Lusignan in Poitou, France, she sired ten sons (including Geoffrey and Urian), all somewhat deformed. Eventually, Raimond followed Melusine and discovered her curse, and lost her forever. While vanishing, Melusine swore that when she appeared over the castle Lusignan, it would get a new lord that very year. Yith was born to Melusine in Poitou,[5] though her father's identity remains unrevealed.[4]
From her mother, Yith was the descendent of the Elder God Set. According to a prophecy, the "seventh child of Set" (meaning a seventh generation descendant) would usher in a a new golden age for the Serpent Men. By Ian McNee's calculations, the mother of that new dark prince could be either Yith, or the Lemurian Nagala.[1] It is unrevealed if Yith is aware of the prophecy.[5]
Modern Age[]
Yith would become a mercenary[2] and an assassin.[1]
Yith was later seen attending Eddie Brocks' auction of the Venom symbiote.[7]
In the aftermath of the War of the Serpent, Yith was among the many recruits joining the Department of Occult Armaments.[8]Attributes
Powers
- Powerful tail used for coiling and strangulation
- Sharp fangs producing neurotoxic venomous spittle
- Skin highly resistant to injury
- Scaly hide withstanding small-caliber bullets.
Paraphernalia
Weapons
- Twin Uzi machine guns.[5]
Notes
- Yith's name is possibly inspired by the Great Race of Yith, created by H.P. Lovecraft. Yith's backstory is also tied to the occult, though the matter hasn't been delved into on panel so far.
Trivia
- Yith has never been in love.[6]
See Also
- 6 appearance(s) of Yith (Earth-616)
- 3 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Yith (Earth-616)
- 2 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Yith (Earth-616)
- 2 image(s) of Yith (Earth-616)
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Marvel Tarot #1 ; Get of Set
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #12 and Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #13; Yith's profile
- ↑ All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #12 ; Yith's profile
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Yith's profile in Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #13 mentions Geoffrey, Urian, and the eight other sons of Melusine and Raimond de Lusignan as "brothers or half-brothers", while "Get of Set" in Marvel Tarot #1 leaves a question mark on Yith's father.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #13 ; Yith's profile
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Spider-Man: Quality of Life #4
- ↑ Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #6
- ↑ Fear Itself: The Fearless #8
- ↑ All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #12 and Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #13; Yith's profile
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 13