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Mahapralaya

The Religious Affiliation of
Mahapralaya
 

Religion: Nihilist; Cult of Entropy (leader); apparently born Hindu CBR Scale: D

Name: Mahapralaya

Other Names: Architect of the Destruction of All Worlds; Lord of the Cult of Entropy

Classification: villain villain   clergy/religious leader clergy/religious leader  

Publisher(s): Marvel

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