Religion: mystic entity
Name: Abraxas
Classification: supporting character
First Appearance: Marvel Team-Up (vol. 2) #8 (Apr. 1998): "Streams of Consciousness"
Creators: Tom Peyer, Glenn Herdling, Josh Hood, Rich Perotta
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 1
Note: Dr. Strange gave Talisman of Abraxas to Namor
Abraxas is a mystic entity of a dual nature. Abraxas is the basis (presumably meaning the source of power) for the "Talisman of Abraxas." The powerful sorcerer Doctor Strange gave Namor the Sub-Mariner the Talisman of Abraxas in order to help lessen the problem of Namor's personality shifts.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/taltaq.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/aaac.htm
- https://www.comics.org/issue/61615/
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Marvel_Team-Up_Vol_2_8
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=61715