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| The '''Asgardians''' or '''Gods of ]''' are a ] of ] in the ] ]. Some are taken from mythology while others are original creations. | |||
| ==Fictional history== | |||
| They were worshipped about a millennium ago by the ] of ] and various ], but they no longer have, or seek to have, any worshippers on ]. | |||
| The gods live in a dimension called ] which is also home to five other races (], ], ], ], and ]). | |||
| ==Known members== | |||
| Known ] include ], ], ], Búri,<ref name="jim97">''Journey Into Mystery'', #97 (October 1963)</ref> ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Vili,<ref name="jim97" /> Ve,<ref name="jim97" /> ], and ]. Known ] include ], ], ], Njord,<ref>''Thor'' vol. 1, #274 (August 1978)</ref> and ]. | |||
| ==Powers and abilities== | |||
| Despite their mostly human appearance, all Asgardians possess physical attributes that operate on superhuman levels. All Asgardians possess some degree of superhuman strength, with males typically being stronger than females. | |||
| The Asgardians are extremely long lived and age at an extremely slow pace as compared to human beings, unlike the ] who cease to age once reaching adulthood. The bodies of the Asgardians possess some degree of superhuman durability. If an Asgardian is injured, he or she will be able to recover much faster than humans. However, they sometimes require magical aids in order to heal themselves from severe injuries, such as missing limbs, organs, and severe blood loss. Often, even with the help of magic, regenerating limbs or organs is beyond their capacity. Only the most physically or mystically gifted Asgardians have the potential to heal from such severe injuries. | |||
| The muscle, bone, and skin tissue of an Asgardian is considerably denser than that of a human being. This contributes to the Asgardians superior strength and weight. Due to their superior metabolism, Asgardians also possess superhuman levels of stamina in all physical activities. | |||
| All Asgardians are born with the potential to wield and control mystical energies for a variety of purposes, although only a certain few have been observed to have developed this ability to any noticeable degree. | |||
| Asgardians are not true immortals. They do age, albeit slowly, but are immune to all known Earthly diseases. Each Asgardian needs, and is allocated, a golden apple grown by ] and tended by ]. Eating their own apple is essential for an Asgardian to maintain his or her physical vitality. | |||
| If an Asgardian dies, his or her place in a type of afterlife is determined by the circumstances of their death. If an Asgardian has died in battle, the ] will take his or her soul to Valhalla, Odin's palace, where they shall spend eternity feasting and fighting. The souls of Asgardians that haven't died in battle are taken to the realm of ], the Asgardian Goddess of Death. | |||
| There has been some contradiction regarding the origin of the Asgardians. Main Marvel canon states that the Asgardians are descendants of the Elder Gods,{{Issue|date=November 2009}} as are all other pantheons on Earth.{{Issue|date=November 2009}} | |||
| ==Other versions== | |||
| Some comics set in alternate universes have claimed that they are not Gods. Rather, they are aliens whose science and abilities are advanced so far beyond the science and abilities of humans that the Asgardians appear to be magic, such as in "]" where the Asgardians turned out to be the final evolution of manipulation by the ].<ref>''Earth X TPB''</ref> | |||
| ==Other media== | |||
| Asgardians have appeared in films set in the ], with Thor appearing in several films in the series. ] portrays Loki in the films '']'', '']'', '']'' and the upcoming '']'' and the two-part '']''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.8063.Marvel_Studios_Update~colon~_Loki_Cast_in_Thor|title=''Marvel Studios Update: Loki Officially Cast in 2011 Thor Movie''|publisher=]| date= 2009-05-18|accessdate=2009-05-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/06/07/profile-on-marvel-studios-with-big-updates-from-kevin-feige/ |title=Profile on Marvel Studios with Big Updates from Kevin Feige |publisher=Firstshowing.net |date=2009-06-07 |accessdate=2010-12-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/kevin-feige-thor-2-iron-man-3-avengers-sequel-interview/158942/|title=Kevin Feige THOR 2, IRON MAN 3, AVENGERS Sequel Interview|work=Collider|accessdate=March 1, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Elba">{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/11195704/Idris-Elba-interview-Marvel-movies-are-torture.html|title=Idris Elba interview: Marvel movies are 'torture'|last=McLean|first=Craig|publisher=]|date=November 2, 2014|accessdate=November 2, 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Tmmt9DA3|archivedate=November 2, 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/9607266/loki-to-appear-in-thor-ragnarok-and-both-parts-of-avengers-infinity-war..html|title=Loki to appear in Thor: Ragnarok and both parts of Avengers: Infinity War|last=Babbage|first=Rachel|publisher=Digital Spy|date=November 1, 2014}}</ref> | |||
| The 2011 film '']'' and the 2013 film '']'' featured many unnamed Asgardians. Those films and other films in the series have featured Odin,<ref name="Hopkins">{{Cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010609.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2562&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed|title=Anthony Hopkins cast in 'Thor'| author=Micheal Flemming|publisher='']''|date=30 October 2009|accessdate=2009-10-31}}</ref><ref name="thedarkworld">{{cite web |first=Mike |last=Fleming |date=2012-05-24 |title=Anthony Hopkins Up For ‘Red 2′ Villain; Can ‘Thor’ Sequel Dates Work? |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/anthony-hopkins-up-for-red-2-villain-can-thor-sequel-dates-work/ |work=] |accessdate=2012-05-24 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/67uKI51iR |archivedate=2012-05-24 |deadurl=no}}</ref> Sif,<ref name="Alexander">{{cite news|url=http://www.latinoreview.com/news/thor-iron-man-and-the-fighter-are-facebook-friends-with-david-fincher-8072|title=Thor, Iron Man And The Fighter Are Facebook Friends With David Fincher | author=George 'El Guapo' Roush|publisher=''Latino Review''|date=2009-09-22|accessdate=2009-09-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Wigler |first=Josh |date=2012-01-11 |title=Jamie Alexander Teases 'Thor 2' Romance, Possible 'Avengers' Appearance |url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2012/01/11/jamie-alexander-thor-2-avengers/ |work=] |quote=I've had few discussions about ''Thor 2''. I'm definitely going to be a part of it so that will be fun. And we just got Alan Taylor from ''Game of Thrones'' to direct so we're really excited. I'm excited to see what he brings. |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/64cE3Nyyd |archivedate=2012-01-11 |accessdate=2012-01-11}}</ref><ref name="AlexanderJuly2015">{{cite web |last=Wickman |first=Kase |date=July 11, 2015 |title=Jamie Alexander Confirms Whether She’ll Be Back For ‘Thor: Ragnarok’|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2210966/jamie-alexander-thor-ragnarok-lady-sif/ |work=] |accessdate=July 11, 2015 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6ZhibxDs5 |archivedate=July 11, 2015 |deadurl=no}}</ref> Frigga,<ref name="frigga">{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118012860.html?categoryid=1238&cs=1|title=Rene Russo joins cast of 'Thor'|publisher='']''|date=2009-12-16|accessdate=2009-12-17 | first=Marc | last=Graser}}</ref><ref>http://www.eonline.com/news/marc_malkin/thors_chris_hemsworth_hes_huge_gushes/231948</ref> Heimdall,<ref name="elba">{{cite news|url=http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2009/11/idris-elba-joins-marvel-studios-thor-natalie-portman-kenneth-branagh.html|title=Idris Elba joins Marvel Studios' 'Thor'|publisher=''The Hollywood Reporter''|date=2009-11-20|accessdate=2009-11-20}}</ref><ref name="mclean">{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/11195704/Idris-Elba-interview-Marvel-movies-are-torture.html|title=Idris Elba interview: Marvel movies are 'torture'|last=McLean|first=Craig|publisher=]|date=November 2, 2014|accessdate=November 2, 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Tmmt9DA3|archivedate=November 2, 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref> Volstagg,<ref name="three">{{cite news|url=http://marvel.com/news/moviestories.10317.Thor_Update~colon~_Warriors_Three_Cast/|title=Thor Update: Warriors Three Cast|publisher=''].com''|date=2009-11-16|accessdate=2009-11-16}}</ref><ref name="thedarkworld">{{cite web |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=2012-04-24 |title='Dexter' scoop: Ray Stevenson joins season 7 -- EXCLUSIVE |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/04/24/ray-stevenson-dexter/ |work=] |accessdate=2012-04-24 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/67Bgslumj |archivedate=2012-04-25 |deadurl=no}}</ref> Fandral,<ref name="levifandral">{{cite news|url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/111/1110168p1.html|title=Levi Talks Superman |publisher=''IGN.com''|date=2010-08-01|accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref><ref name="levicastagain">{{cite web |url=http://www.sfx.co.uk/2012/07/11/zachary-levi-confirms-he%E2%80%99ll-be-in-thor-2/ |title=Zachary Levi Confirms He’ll Be In Thor 2 |first=Dave |last=Golder |publisher=Sfx |date=July 11, 2011| accessdate=2012-07-16}}</ref><ref name="dallasconflict">{{cite web |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/06/08/thor-scoop-josh-dallas-wont-reprise-role-as-fandral-exclusive/ |title='Thor 2' scoop: Josh Dallas won't reprise role as Fandral -- EXCLUSIVE! |first=Lynette |last=Rice |publisher=] |date=June 8, 2011| accessdate=2012-07-16}}</ref> and Hogun.<ref name="three">{{cite news|url=http://marvel.com/news/moviestories.10317.Thor_Update~colon~_Warriors_Three_Cast/|title=Thor Update: Warriors Three Cast|publisher=''].com''|date=2009-11-16|accessdate=2009-11-16}}</ref><ref name="thedarkworld">{{cite web |first=Noelene |last=Clark |date=2012-08-02 |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/08/02/thor-the-dark-world-christopher-eccleston-is-villain-malekith/#/0 |title=‘Thor: The Dark World’: Christopher Eccleston is villain Malekith |work=] |accessdate=2012-08-22 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6A6dUrdKe |archivedate=2012-08-22 | deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| == See also == | |||
| *] | |||
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| ==References== | |||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| ==External links== | |||
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| ** #1: ''Abomination to Batroc's Brigade'' (August 1985): ] and ] | |||
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| ** #2: ''Clea to Gaea'': ] | |||
| ** #5: ''Gardener to The Hulk'' (April 1986): ] | |||
| ** #7: ''Khoryphos to Magneto'' (June 1986): ] | |||
| ** #9: ''Molecule Man to Owl'' (August 1986): ] | |||
| ** #12: ''Sif to Sunspot'' (November 1986): ] | |||
| ** #13: ''Super-Adaptoid to Umar'' (December 1986): ] | |||
| ** #14: ''Unicorn to Wolverine'' (January 1987): ] | |||
| ***]: ], ] and ] | |||
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Revision as of 19:21, 20 October 2022
| Asgardians | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Characteristics | |
| Place of origin | Asgard |
| Pantheon | Norse |
| Notable members | Thor Loki Amora Odin |
The Asgardians or Gods of Asgard are a fictional race of gods in the Marvel Comics universe. Some are taken from mythology while others are original creations.
Fictional history
They were worshipped about a millennium ago by the Norsemen of Scandinavia and various Germanic tribes, but they no longer have, or seek to have, any worshippers on Earth.
The gods live in a dimension called Asgard which is also home to five other races (Giants, Dwarves, Elves, Trolls, and Demons).
Known members
Known Æsir include Amora the Enchantress, Balder, Bor, Búri, Brunnhilde, Fandral, Frigga, Heimdall, Hermod, Hildegarde, Hoder, Kelda, Lorelei, Magni, Mimir, Odin, Sif, Skurge the Executioner, Thor, Tyr, Vidar, Vili, Ve, Volla, and Volstagg. Known Vanir include Frey, Freya, Idunn, Njord, and Sigyn.
Powers and abilities
Despite their mostly human appearance, all Asgardians possess physical attributes that operate on superhuman levels. All Asgardians possess some degree of superhuman strength, with males typically being stronger than females.
The Asgardians are extremely long lived and age at an extremely slow pace as compared to human beings, unlike the Olympians who cease to age once reaching adulthood. The bodies of the Asgardians possess some degree of superhuman durability. If an Asgardian is injured, he or she will be able to recover much faster than humans. However, they sometimes require magical aids in order to heal themselves from severe injuries, such as missing limbs, organs, and severe blood loss. Often, even with the help of magic, regenerating limbs or organs is beyond their capacity. Only the most physically or mystically gifted Asgardians have the potential to heal from such severe injuries.
The muscle, bone, and skin tissue of an Asgardian is considerably denser than that of a human being. This contributes to the Asgardians superior strength and weight. Due to their superior metabolism, Asgardians also possess superhuman levels of stamina in all physical activities.
All Asgardians are born with the potential to wield and control mystical energies for a variety of purposes, although only a certain few have been observed to have developed this ability to any noticeable degree.
Asgardians are not true immortals. They do age, albeit slowly, but are immune to all known Earthly diseases. Each Asgardian needs, and is allocated, a golden apple grown by Yggdrasil and tended by Idunn. Eating their own apple is essential for an Asgardian to maintain his or her physical vitality.
If an Asgardian dies, his or her place in a type of afterlife is determined by the circumstances of their death. If an Asgardian has died in battle, the Valkyrior will take his or her soul to Valhalla, Odin's palace, where they shall spend eternity feasting and fighting. The souls of Asgardians that haven't died in battle are taken to the realm of Hela, the Asgardian Goddess of Death.
There has been some contradiction regarding the origin of the Asgardians. Main Marvel canon states that the Asgardians are descendants of the Elder Gods, as are all other pantheons on Earth.
Other versions
Some comics set in alternate universes have claimed that they are not Gods. Rather, they are aliens whose science and abilities are advanced so far beyond the science and abilities of humans that the Asgardians appear to be magic, such as in "Earth X" where the Asgardians turned out to be the final evolution of manipulation by the Celestials.
Other media
Asgardians have appeared in films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Thor appearing in several films in the series. Tom Hiddleston portrays Loki in the films Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World and the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok and the two-part Avengers: Infinity War.
The 2011 film Thor and the 2013 film Thor: The Dark World featured many unnamed Asgardians. Those films and other films in the series have featured Odin, Sif, Frigga, Heimdall, Volstagg, Fandral, and Hogun.
See also
References
- ^ Journey Into Mystery, #97 (October 1963)
- Thor vol. 1, #274 (August 1978)
- Earth X TPB
- "Marvel Studios Update: Loki Officially Cast in 2011 Thor Movie". Marvel Comics. 2009-05-18. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
- "Profile on Marvel Studios with Big Updates from Kevin Feige". Firstshowing.net. 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
- "Kevin Feige THOR 2, IRON MAN 3, AVENGERS Sequel Interview". Collider. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- McLean, Craig (November 2, 2014). "Idris Elba interview: Marvel movies are 'torture'". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Babbage, Rachel (November 1, 2014). "Loki to appear in Thor: Ragnarok and both parts of Avengers: Infinity War". Digital Spy.
- Micheal Flemming (30 October 2009). "Anthony Hopkins cast in 'Thor'". Variety. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Fleming, Mike (2012-05-24). "Anthony Hopkins Up For 'Red 2′ Villain; Can 'Thor' Sequel Dates Work?". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) Cite error: The named reference "thedarkworld" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). - George 'El Guapo' Roush (2009-09-22). "Thor, Iron Man And The Fighter Are Facebook Friends With David Fincher". Latino Review. Retrieved 2009-09-23.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Wigler, Josh (2012-01-11). "Jamie Alexander Teases 'Thor 2' Romance, Possible 'Avengers' Appearance". MTV News. Archived from the original on 2012-01-11. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
I've had few discussions about Thor 2. I'm definitely going to be a part of it so that will be fun. And we just got Alan Taylor from Game of Thrones to direct so we're really excited. I'm excited to see what he brings.
- Wickman, Kase (July 11, 2015). "Jamie Alexander Confirms Whether She'll Be Back For 'Thor: Ragnarok'". MTV. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Graser, Marc (2009-12-16). "Rene Russo joins cast of 'Thor'". Variety. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - http://www.eonline.com/news/marc_malkin/thors_chris_hemsworth_hes_huge_gushes/231948
- "Idris Elba joins Marvel Studios' 'Thor'". The Hollywood Reporter. 2009-11-20. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - McLean, Craig (November 2, 2014). "Idris Elba interview: Marvel movies are 'torture'". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Thor Update: Warriors Three Cast". Marvel.com. 2009-11-16. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - "Levi Talks Superman". IGN.com. 2010-08-01. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Golder, Dave (July 11, 2011). "Zachary Levi Confirms He'll Be In Thor 2". Sfx. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- Rice, Lynette (June 8, 2011). "'Thor 2' scoop: Josh Dallas won't reprise role as Fandral -- EXCLUSIVE!". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
External links
- Asgardians at MarvelDirectory.com
- Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Deluxe Edition (Marvel Comics)
- #1: Abomination to Batroc's Brigade (August 1985): Asgard and Balder
- #2: Clea to Gaea: Enchantress
- #5: Gardener to The Hulk (April 1986): Hela
- #7: Khoryphos to Magneto (June 1986): Loki
- #9: Molecule Man to Owl (August 1986): Odin
- #12: Sif to Sunspot (November 1986): Sif
- #13: Super-Adaptoid to Umar (December 1986): Thor
- #14: Unicorn to Wolverine (January 1987): Valkyrie
- Warriors Three: Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg
