Is Avengers inspired by Indian mythology?

As per Hindu mythology, the Trinity –Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are the creator, observer and destroyer of the universe, respectively, and every other God has a separate identity, power and role to play - much like the Avengers who are a team of superheroes with special, unique powers and traits, come together to save ...
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Is Marvel inspired by Hindu mythology?

These Gods are often based on mythology, like Thor has been borrowed from Norse mythology. Considering how rich Hindu mythology is, it is unsurprising that Marvel made characters inspired by Hindu Gods. Read about them here. In the Marvel Universe, the Hindu Gods belong to a race of beings called the Daevas.
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Are Marvel characters based on mythology?

Marvel is no exception, but one of the most interesting things about Marvel's characters is that they are not always just their own original characters. In fact, a few characters are based on centuries-old myths. Most of these characters are in the comic books and have not been brought to the screen.
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Do Indian gods exist in Marvel?

Several Hindu gods have appeared in Marvel Comics. Thor encountered them to obtain the life energies to revive the Asgardians and fought with Indra against the Demogorge. Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma have appeared several times with other godheads and representatives to Zeus and Odin over threats to the universe.
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Is there the Lord Shiva in Marvel?

Shiva is one of the Marvel Hindu Gods

In Marvel. his role is similar too. And is one of the three Gods who rule the Pantheon. Though the first time he really appeared in Marvel was in Thor #301 when he refused to give his portion to restore Asgard but as he lost, Marvel faced a backlash.
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Do Japanese worship Indian gods?

Who are some of the Indian deities worshipped in Japan? Saraswati is the most revered deity in Japan, after the Buddha. Others include Lakshmi, Ganesha, Indra, Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, Yama, Kamadeva, Varuna, Vayu and many others.
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Can Thor defeat Shiva?

No, neither the Marvel nor the mythological Thor can defeat Lord Shiva, for you, Lord Shiva might be just another regular Marvel character, but in reality, he is the strongest and supreme god of the Trinity/Trideva.
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Who is Marvel's God?

Marvel Comics includes many characters based on deities from several mythological pantheons. The most significant one is Thor, a character based on the deity of the same name from Norse mythology.
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Who is the first God in Marvel?

They waged wars and lusted for power. Atum was the first of the new gods to be created on Earth that slew the Elder Gods in his form as the Demogorge.
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Is Marvel Greek mythology?

Notes. The Olympians of the Marvel Universe, even those called by their Roman names, are based on the Gods of Greek Mythology. The Romans imported the worship of these Greek Gods around 500 BC - before that, the Romans adhered to more vague deities, to which they referred as Numina, or "the Powers".
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Who was the ugliest god?

Hephaestus. Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly.
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What mythology is used in Marvel?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought its fair share of mythology to life already. The Thor films are direct reinterpretations of Norse myths. Thor, Odin, Loki, Hel (a.k.a. Hela), and the rest all weave into Marvel's world. In Eternals, we can expect more of the same, although with a twist.
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Are there any Indian Marvel characters?

However, here are Marvel's five Indian superheroes.
  • #1. Dinesh Deol aka Grid.
  • #2. Pavitr Prabhakar aka Spider-Man.
  • #3. Raz Malhotra aka Giant-Man.
  • #4. Shakti Haddad aka Cerebra.
  • #5. Paras Gavaskar aka Indra.
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Who is Shiva in Moon Knight?

Moon Knight changes this — and confirms that Marc Spector is indeed a member of the Jewish faith — by depicting an important religious custom: Shiva. Warning: Some spoilers ahead for Moon Knight Episode 5.
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Who is the biggest God in Hinduism?

Vishnu. Vaishnavism is the sect within Hinduism that worships Vishnu. He is considered as the Para Brahman , the Preserver god of the Trimurti (the Hindu Trinity), and his many incarnations. Vaishnavites regard him to be eternal and the strongest and supreme God.
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Who is Jesus in Marvel?

Jesus is a Marvel Comics character and ties in with Marvel continuity. You can check it. The Star Of Bethlehem that signalled his birth was either the Yazdi Gem in Tomb Of Dracula or the destruction of Asgard going through the cycle of Ragnarok in Thor. From the end of one set of gods to the birth of another.
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Is Scarlet Witch god?

Scarlet Witch has always been considered one of Marvel's most powerful heroes. Now, though, she wields the power of an Elder God - meaning she dwarfs any other being on this dimension in power, including the Sorcerer Supreme.
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Who is stronger Vishnu or Shiva?

(1) For a Śaiva, the answer to this question is Him. Lord Vishnu is the supreme god.
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Where is Shiva right now?

Mount Kailash, a high peak in Kailash Range, is considered as sacred in Hinduism as it is the abode of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva resided at Mount Kailash along with his consort Goddess Parvati and their children, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya. Mount Kailash is located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
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Can Shiva defeat Odin?

Nope, shiva's powers are said to be universal, and while odin is powerful, his powers aren't at a scale as high as Shiva's.
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Who is Loki in Hinduism?

While the Norsemen have Loki as their trickster, Hindu mythology has its very own Narada, not a god, but a sage hobnobbing with the who's who of the divine world.
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Is Indra and Thor same?

Yes.. they are the same entities..the names have undergone some change but all three come from proto-Indo European deities.
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Why Indra Dev is not worshipped?

Originally Answered: Why is Indra not worshipped? Because the Puranas and Epics have made you to believe that Indra is a “god” and is worse than a typical human, and drinks, gambles, womanizes and what not! But, the ideal concept of God that seats all other concepts of God in itself is Vedic Indra, esp. of Rigveda.
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