Apart from armored superheroes and dangerous supervillains, the celestial beings are the ones who truly dominate the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These Celestial beings are known to have created the Marvel Universe, with few inspired by real-life mythologies. Marvel gods are inspired by Norse, Greek, and Egyptian mythology, carefully weaving myth into the mythos.
Though each god is powerful, there are few who are indestructible and a few who have weaknesses because of their demi-god characteristics. Borrowed from Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythology, here’s the list of the top 10 most powerful gods in Marvel.
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1. Death
Across all mythologies, the Death is known to be immortal and the most powerful being. She cannot be defeated and has the ability to alter time, reality, and space. She takes the form of a hooded female skeleton who draws power from the souls who died across space and time.
Death also possesses the power to bring the dead back to life reviving characters like Deadpool and Scarlet Spiderman both out of curiosity and love. Unlike in the DC comics, Marvel portrays Death as negative and destructive, who controls Thanos to carry out her evil activities.
2. Gaea
The Greek Goddess of Earth, Gaea revealed to be the true font of creation during the “Choas War” to Hercules. As important as she is in Greek mythology, Marvel has also given her equal importance and power. Her power lies in life and revival, and that power remains pretty much inexhaustible as long as there is still life. If things continue to succeed, she functions normally.
Gaea took the form of a woman named Jored and entered into a relationship with Odin. Hence she is believed to be the biological mother of Thor. Gaea is not known to be a fighter but instead, she functions on a much larger, cosmic scale, balancing the life of the entire universe on her shoulders.
3. One Above All
The One Above All is the equivalent of the Bible’s Abraham who created the entire Marvel Multiverse. He is known to be the sole individual to have power over the Living Tribunal and he even built one when the original Tribunal passed away. He first appeared in the Fantastic Four #511 edition which is written by Mark Waid.
The One Above All has even appeared in front of other celestial beings and superheroes like Spider-Man. And his power and superiority are also accepted by Thor- who is known to be the strongest Marvel God.
4. Surtur
Surtur is the fire demon who is the most powerful and evil threat in Norse mythology. He is depicted as a traditional Devil, with two horns with a pitchfork but at a massive level, making him the most intimidating villain of the Marvel Universe. He first appeared in Journey into Mystery written by Stan Lee, who was destined to bring wrath over Ragnarok.
Surtur has proved to be powerful many times by nearly destroying Asgard and Midgard. He also burned everything in the Nine Realms by using his city of Muspelheim along with the energies of the Manchester Gods. Even in Thor: Ragnarok, he was undefeatable, instead, his threat was only delayed.
5. The Living Tribunal
The Living Tribunal is responsible to maintain a balance between the good and evil in the Marvel Multiverse. He has the power to destroy the world if he thinks that will help restore the mystical balance. He first appeared in Strange tales written by Jim Sterenko, an important character across the Multiverse.
The Living Tribunal possesses the face of three distinct individuals- equality, necessity, and retribution. All these three faces come together while making a decision for the cosmic balance. If not of multiversal significance, he lets the other entity handle the unbalance in nature of good and evil.
6. Oblivion
When the Marvel Multiverse was born, an abstract entity, Oblivion came into existence. He made his first appearance in the Iceman #1 written by J. M.DeMattis. His purpose is to stop the expansion of the universe as a symbol of non-existence.
Oblivion chose a Maelstrom an Inhuman or Deviant hybrid to serve his avatar which can assist them to destroy the universe. Oblivion got into a battle with Quasar- Infinity’s avatar, which led to the involvement of Infinity, Death, and Eternity to create a pact that perverse the peace of the universe. Unfortunately, Oblivion broke the pact and brought destruction to the universe.
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7. Odin
The King of Asgard, Ordin is the god of utmost importance in the realm of Midgard. He first appeared in Journey of Mystery#84 written by Stan Lee and Larry Leiber. After taking over his brother’s strength, Odin became tenfold powerful, but he used his powers wisely.
Odin is stern, cruel, and brash with extreme powers all the qualities that helped them succeed as a well-established ruler. His character is driven by tactical thinking instead of conscience which makes him an effective and sustainable ruler. The Odinforce passed to Thor when he became the King of Asgard.
8. Thor
The son of Odin is the powerful and Legendary god in the Marvel Universe. He made his debut in Journey into Mystery #83 written by Stan Lee and Larry Leiber. He is incredibly strong and when combined with Mjolner, his weapon, it almost makes Thor undefeatable. His power and wit place him above the demi-god Hercules.
As an Asgardian God, Thor has the ability to use lightning, rain, and storm as his weapon, thus making him the God of Thunder. He took over as the King of Asgard, after his father’s demise. Thor is inspired by Norse Mythology, who is a dedicated and supreme warrior.
9. Hela
The Goddess and the ruler of the Dead Spirits, Hela rules over the army of Hel. According to a prophecy, she would bring hell and destruction over the Asgardian Gods like Odin and Thor. In the comics, she made her first appearance in Journey of Mystery #102 written by Stan Lee.
Hela also appears in Thor: Ragnarok as Odin’s daughter, but instead in Norse Mythology is said to be the daughter of Loki. She is claimed to be powerful and defeated Thor in many battles. Being an Asgardian God, she controls the lives and death of Asgard’s Gods. She is the threat to be taken seriously even by the God of Thunder.
10. Loki
The God of Mischief and the second son of Odin, Loki is also a powerful Marvel God. His magical abilities and gift for illusion are eminent, but his strongest asset will always be his cunning ability to think, talk or manipulate himself out of any given circumstance. He first appeared in Journey of Mystey#85 written by Stan Lee and Larry Leiber.
Loki has the ability to turn himself into a giant and resurrected himself in a more dangerous form when killed. When he is not a villain, he always works with a motive of self-interest in his mind.
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