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'''Bast''' is a female comic deity who features in [[Marvel Comics]]. | '''Bast''' is a female comic deity who features in [[Marvel Comics]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| − | Bast | + | Bast was an Egyptian goddess and a member of the [[Heliopolitans]] and The Orisha, the pantheon of [[Wakanda (Marvel)|Wakanda]], other gods in the pantheon are Thot, Ptah, Kokou and Mujaji. (Black Panther v6 #13) Orisha is a Yoruba word for spirit and deities. Sekhmet, the sister of Bast (Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica v1 #1) and Sobek (Black Panther v5 #3) were also worshiped in Wakanda, although they are not part of the pantheon. |
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| + | Alongside Thoth, Kokou, Mujaji, Ptah, and Nyami, Bast came to be a member of the pantheon of Wakanda, known as Orisha. The humans and the Orisha defeated the '''Originators''' and banished them to the Nether-Realms beyond a group of gates. As part of their duty, the Orisha became guardians of these gates. (Black Panther v1 #167) | ||
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| + | During World War II; Wakanda was attacked by Col. Fritz Klaue. The then chieftain, Azzuri, escaped into the jungle and consumed the Heart-Shaped Herb. In a vision, he spoke to the Panther God, but as he recovered, he was attacked by an actual panther. Luckily, Azzuri was able to kill it and then wore its skin as a symbol of intimidation in order to defeat the invader. (Fantastic Four Unlimited v1 #1) | ||
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| + | In his second take-over of Heliopolis, Seth imprisoned the Heliopolitan gods again, but this time drained off their powers. He apparently captured one of Bast's familiars and drained off enough power from her to keep her subservient to him, he sent her on espionage and reconnaissance missions in Asgard to see if they were aware of his plans. Secretly viewing Balder ruling in Odin's absence, she reported his conversation with Odin's vizier to Seth before being reduced to dust by his whims. (Thor v1 #386) | ||
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| + | When the Hell-lord Mephisto sought to consume T'Challa's soul, he was forced to consume Bast's as well as every previous Black Panther; unable to contain this mass of noble, pure spirits, Mephisto relinquished them all and swore to avoid Wakanda. (Black Panther v3 #5) | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
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| + | Items linked to Bast included: | ||
| + | *'''Black Book of Bast''' : | ||
| + | *'''Claw of Bast''' : | ||
| + | *'''Wedjat, the Eye of Ra''' : | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
| + | *In Thor: Love and Thunder, Bast appeared in the setting of the 2022 live-action film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe where she was portrayed by actress Akosia Sabet. She was shown as being part of the Council of Godheads that resided in Omnipotence City. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | *[https:// | + | *[https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Bast_(Earth-616) Marvel Database Entry] |
*[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/bast.htm The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Panther God (Black Panther character/Egyptian God)] | *[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/bast.htm The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Panther God (Black Panther character/Egyptian God)] | ||
*[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/bastet/4005-22575/ Comicvine Entry] | *[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/bastet/4005-22575/ Comicvine Entry] | ||
| + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bast_(Marvel_Comics) Wikipedia Entry] | ||
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[[Category:Heliopolitans]] | [[Category:Heliopolitans]] | ||
[[Category:Deities]] | [[Category:Deities]] | ||
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[[Category:Goddesses]] | [[Category:Goddesses]] | ||
[[Category:Black Panther]] | [[Category:Black Panther]] | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 23 July 2023
Bast is a female comic deity who features in Marvel Comics.
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Biography
Bast was an Egyptian goddess and a member of the Heliopolitans and The Orisha, the pantheon of Wakanda, other gods in the pantheon are Thot, Ptah, Kokou and Mujaji. (Black Panther v6 #13) Orisha is a Yoruba word for spirit and deities. Sekhmet, the sister of Bast (Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica v1 #1) and Sobek (Black Panther v5 #3) were also worshiped in Wakanda, although they are not part of the pantheon.
Alongside Thoth, Kokou, Mujaji, Ptah, and Nyami, Bast came to be a member of the pantheon of Wakanda, known as Orisha. The humans and the Orisha defeated the Originators and banished them to the Nether-Realms beyond a group of gates. As part of their duty, the Orisha became guardians of these gates. (Black Panther v1 #167)
During World War II; Wakanda was attacked by Col. Fritz Klaue. The then chieftain, Azzuri, escaped into the jungle and consumed the Heart-Shaped Herb. In a vision, he spoke to the Panther God, but as he recovered, he was attacked by an actual panther. Luckily, Azzuri was able to kill it and then wore its skin as a symbol of intimidation in order to defeat the invader. (Fantastic Four Unlimited v1 #1)
In his second take-over of Heliopolis, Seth imprisoned the Heliopolitan gods again, but this time drained off their powers. He apparently captured one of Bast's familiars and drained off enough power from her to keep her subservient to him, he sent her on espionage and reconnaissance missions in Asgard to see if they were aware of his plans. Secretly viewing Balder ruling in Odin's absence, she reported his conversation with Odin's vizier to Seth before being reduced to dust by his whims. (Thor v1 #386)
When the Hell-lord Mephisto sought to consume T'Challa's soul, he was forced to consume Bast's as well as every previous Black Panther; unable to contain this mass of noble, pure spirits, Mephisto relinquished them all and swore to avoid Wakanda. (Black Panther v3 #5)
Overview
Personality and attributes
She later came to be referred to as the Panther-God (Avengers v1 #87) and the Panther Spirit (Black Panther v2 #4),
Powers and abilities
Items linked to Bast included:
- Black Book of Bast :
- Claw of Bast :
- Wedjat, the Eye of Ra :
Notes
- Bast was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby where she made her first appearance in Fantastic Four v1 #52 (July, 1966).
- Afterwards, the character was referred to as the Panther-God in Avengers v1 #87 (April, 1971).
- She was referred to as the Panther Spirit in Black Panther v2 #4 (October, 1988).
- Finally, the character was referred to as being Bast in Black Panther v3 #21 (August, 2000).
- The character was based on Bast of Egyptian Myth.
In other media
Films
- In Thor: Love and Thunder, Bast appeared in the setting of the 2022 live-action film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe where she was portrayed by actress Akosia Sabet. She was shown as being part of the Council of Godheads that resided in Omnipotence City.
Appearances
- Fantastic Four v1: (1966)
- Avengers v1: (1971)
- Black Panther v2: (1988)
- Black Panther v3: (2000)
External Links
- Marvel Database Entry
- The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Panther God (Black Panther character/Egyptian God)
- Comicvine Entry
- Wikipedia Entry
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