Heliopians

The Egyptian gods are extremely long-lived, but not immortal like the Olympians; they age at at an extremely slow rate upon reaching adulthood. They are three times denser than normal human beings.

First appearance

Thor #240
(October, 1975)

History

History of this race is unknown.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

The Heliopolitans all have some potential to practice magic, mostly but not limited to changing their appearances, transforming matter and wielding cosmic, elemental and paranormal energies.

Abilities

None known.

Average Strength level

The average Heliopolitan male can lift (press) about 30 tons under optimal conditions; the average Heliopolitan female can lift (press) 25 tons under optimal conditions.

Weaknesses

None known.

Habitat

Habitat: Earth-like
Gravity: Normal
Atmosphere: Normal
Population: 125 (estimated)

Miscellaneous

Type of Government: Monarchy (ruled by a pharaoh)
Level of Technology: Magic
Cultural Traits: The Heliopolitans were worshipped as gods by the people of Egypt and regions of Northern Africa in Nubia and Ethiopia. They are descendants of an earlier generation of Egyptian gods known as the Ogdoad.
Representatives: Ammon Ra, Anubis, Bast, Bes, Horus, Isis, Khonshu, Nephthys, Osiris, Ptah, Seth, Thoth, et al

Notes

No special notes.

Trivia

In Egyptian mythology, the Egyptian gods were either known as the Ogdoad (in referring to their ancestral gods) or Ennead (in refering to the main council). "Helipolitian" or "Heliopian" are not actual mythologigical names.

Links and References

Egyptian Gods at the Guide to the Mythological Universe