Religion: Hindu deity
Name: Maya
Classification:
supporting character
deity
First Appearance: Amazing High Adventure #5 (Dec. 1986): "Whom the Gods Would Destroy"
Creators: Bill Mantlo, Steve Purcell, Dell Barras
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 1
Helped: Doctor Strange
Nation: India
Gender: female
Note: goddess of dream; former Queen of the Sakyas
Maya is in a story about religious rebellion against British rule in 19th century India. She is portrayed as the mother of Siddhartha (i.e., Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism).
Amazing High Adventure #5 (Dec. 1986): "Whom the Gods Would Destroy"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/mayahindugod.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/matmaz.htm
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=88531
- https://www.comics.org/issue/42207/