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).
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/