Religion: Lemurian deity
Name: Father Gorm
Other Names: Gorm; The All-Hallowed Lord of Light
First Appearance: The Wizard of Lemuria (1965) - book 1 in Thongor series
First Appearance (Additional Details): (comics) Creatures on the Loose! #23 (May 1973): "Where Broods the Demon!"
Creators: Lin Carter
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 4
Enemy of: The Dragon Kings
Ally: Thongor
Gender: male
Note: god worshipped by Thongor
Father Gorm was frequently invoked by the Conan-like fantasy hero Thongor. Many other Lemurians worshiped Thongor as well. In addition to being mentioned in prayers, utterances and invocations, Thongor actually appeared in some stories to directly aid his followers.
The Star Sword of Lemuria was forged from the Star Stone by Sharajsha. It was bathed in the holy lightnings on the top of Mount Sharimba. The sword was utilized by Thongor to harness the power of Father Gorm in order to destroy the last of the Dragon Kings.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/dragonkl.htm#Gorm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/thongorlemuria.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/gomgoz.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/faofd.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/tfthoq.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/starlstd.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Lemuria
- https://www.comics.org/issue/26209/
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=89033