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Religion: Norse/Teutonic boar deity 
Name: Gullin
Other Names: The Boar-God; Gullinbursti; Gullin-Bursti
Classification:
villain
deity
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Journey Into Mystery (vol. 1) #103 (Apr. 1964): "Thor's Mission to Mirmir!"
Creators: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Chic Stone
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 2
Enemy of: Thor, Moondragon
Occupation: guardian
Worked for: Morgan Le Fay, Frey
Planet: Asgard, The Nine Worlds
Gender: male
Note: Guardian of the Kingdom of Mirmir
Member of a supernatural sub-race of Asgard. Gullin is referred to in reference materials as an Asgardian boar-god, and also an "alleged god." Gullin may simply be a member of a supernatural Asgardian race that is known as "boar-gods", yet lacks the same level of "divine power" wielded by more undisputed deities such as Thor and Odin. Gullin is not known to have Earthly worshippers. Gullin is named after an actual Norse/Teutonic figure Gullin-Bursti, who wasn't really a full-fledged Norse god but was simply a powerful mechanical, golden boar made for Freyr by the dwarves.
Journey Into Mystery (vol. 1) #103 (Apr. 1964): "Thor's Mission to Mirmir!"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/gullin.htm
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/g2.html
- http://www.musesrealm.net/deities/gullinbursti.html