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The Religious Affiliation of
Father Gorm
 

Religion: Lemurian deity CBR Scale: D

Name: Father Gorm

Other Names: Gorm; The All-Hallowed Lord of Light

Classification: deity deity  

Publisher(s): Ace Books Marvel

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.


This character is in the following 2 stories which have been indexed by this website:
Creatures on the Loose! #23 (May 1973): "Where Broods the Demon!"
The Wizard of Lemuria (1965) - book 1 in Thongor series


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