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Religion: Nihilist; Cult of Entropy (leader); apparently born Hindu 
Name: Mahapralaya
Other Names: Architect of the Destruction of All Worlds; Lord of the Cult of Entropy
Classification:
villain
clergy/religious leader
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Man-Thing (vol. 3) #5 (Apr. 1998); (face seen, named) Man-Thing (vol. 3) #6 (May 1998)
Creators: J.M. DeMatteis, Liam Sharp
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 2
Enemy of: Howard the Duck, Man-Thing
Gender: male
Mahapralaya took his name from the Hindu theory about the ultimate dissolution of the universe. As an adult, Mahapralaya was clearly a nihilist, but it seems likely he grew up as a Hindu. He is described as having developed his nihilistic beliefs while growing up in a world of poverty, abuse, shame, and neglect. Certainly this unfortunate childhood could have happened nearly any where. But the fact that he chose a specifically Hindu name for himself, coupled with the description of his impoverished upbringing, leads us to believe he grew up in India in an impoverished and dysfunctional family.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/mahapralayacoe.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/mahmam.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/cscx.htm