Religion: demon 
Name: Zarathos
Other Names: Ghost Rider IV
Classification:
villain
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Marvel Spotlight (vol. 1) #5 (Aug. 1972): "Origin of the Ghost Rider"
Creators: Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Mike Ploog
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 10
Enemy of: Spider-Man, Centurious, Midnight Sons
Ally: Lilin
Ally: Mephisto
Gender: male
Note: grafted to John Blaze by Mephisto
The demon Zarathos was worshiped by Ballen. Zarathos is best known as the demon who formerly possessed Johnny Blaze and transformed him into the Ghost Rider.
Zarathos is the ruler of an extradimensional land of the dead.
Dark Avengers #10 (Dec. 2009) (1-panel cameo)The Defenders (vol. 1) #96 (June 1981): "The Rock and Roll Conspiracy!"Marvel Spotlight (vol. 1) #5 (Aug. 1972): "Origin of the Ghost Rider"Marvel Team-Up (vol. 1) #91 (Mar. 1980): "Carnival of Souls!"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/dimensions.html
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/crucrz.htm