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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
| − | At some point, the '''Temple of Urzkartaga''' was built in Boatenga that stood for centuries before memory. This was until it fell into ruin and by the modern age it was desecrated by the grenades of barbarians. (Wonder Woman v2 #29) | + | At some point, the '''Temple of Urzkartaga''' was built in Boatenga that stood for centuries before memory. For many years, the cat deity known as the Cheetahs killed trespassers and fed their blood to Urzkartaga. However, she had done her duty so well that none dared travel into the jungle. As such, Urzkartaga was not given his feast of blood. Thus, his worshippers moved to appease their gid as they were sworn to sustain the favoured of the vibe. They began to journey out of the jungle where they began luring the infirm, drunk, and others into the woods where the Cheetah could feast on them. This was until it fell into ruin and by the modern age it was desecrated by the grenades of barbarians. (Wonder Woman v2 #29) |
| − | In the modern world, some were aware of the legends surrounding Urzkartaga. (Wonder Woman v2 #29) | + | In the modern world, some were aware of the legends surrounding Urzkartaga. (Wonder Woman v2 #29) |
===The New 52=== | ===The New 52=== | ||
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Urzkartaga is a deity that features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
At some point, the Temple of Urzkartaga was built in Boatenga that stood for centuries before memory. For many years, the cat deity known as the Cheetahs killed trespassers and fed their blood to Urzkartaga. However, she had done her duty so well that none dared travel into the jungle. As such, Urzkartaga was not given his feast of blood. Thus, his worshippers moved to appease their gid as they were sworn to sustain the favoured of the vibe. They began to journey out of the jungle where they began luring the infirm, drunk, and others into the woods where the Cheetah could feast on them. This was until it fell into ruin and by the modern age it was desecrated by the grenades of barbarians. (Wonder Woman v2 #29)
In the modern world, some were aware of the legends surrounding Urzkartaga. (Wonder Woman v2 #29)
The New 52
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of history was created with a different series of events.
Eons ago, Urzkartaga was trapped within the jungles deep in Africa where the unfaithful imprisoned him and sought to steal his power. (Wonder Woman v5 #5)
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Urzkartaga was said to be a male deity that was potent and ageless. (Wonder Woman v5 #5)
It was said that the deity desired blood with which he could walk free in order to take new brides and spread his roots to grow. (Wonder Woman v5 #5)
To some of his worshippers, he was considered a great and merciful deity. (Wonder Woman v2 #29)
Powers and abilities
For ages, it was said that he was attended to by women that were drawn to his potency. Those that were unfaithful were cursed whilst those that were true were rewarded. (Wonder Woman v5 #5) Such select were Urzkartaga favoured who became a child of the vine by becoming the Cheetah god who protected the great god. (Wonder Woman v2 #29)
Notes
- Urzkartaga was created by George Pérez and Chris Marrinan where he was first referenced in Wonder Woman v2 #28 (March, 1989).
In other media
Television
- In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, the Amulet of Urzkartaga featured in the episode "Triumvirate of Terror!". It was a cat head mystical amulet that amplified the Cheetahs power to her namesake allowing her to be strong enough to fight against Superman who was vulnerable to magic.
Appearances
- Wonder Woman v2:
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