Owayodata (Earth-616)

Owayodata
Name	Owayodata
Aliases	Wolf God, Chibiados (Algonquin name)
Affiliation and Relationships
Relatives	E-bangishimog (father); Wiininwaa (mother); Calumet, Hotamintanio, Nanabozho (brothers); Manitou (grandfather); Gaea/Nokomis (grandmother); Haokah, Iktomi, Iya, Tawa (uncles); numerous others
Marital Status	Married
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	6′6″ (1.98 m), Variable
Weight	400 lbs (181.44 kg)
Eyes	Irises: Brown
Hair	Brown
Unusual Features	Wolf-headed, claws, fangs, fur
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Manidoog son of E-bangishimog and of a mortal woman
Living Status	Alive
Reality	Earth-616
Place of Birth	United States, Navajo Territory
Personal Information
Identity	Secret
Citizenship	Anasazi
Occupation	God of the Hunt, death god
Base of Operations	Giizhigong (the Manidoog spiritual plane); often manifests at Ka' Kai-Bia, the sacred Indian burial ground (presumably in Arizona) where the 'body' of the first Red Wolf resides.
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Roy Thomas, John Buscema
First	Avengers #80 (July, 1970)
First	Avengers #80 (July, 1970)

History

Owayodata was the son of the Native American god E-bangishimog, god of the west wind, and of the mortal woman Wiininwaa, who would later become the goddess of nourishment.

The god of the hunt of the Manidoog (Native American spirit gods), Owayodata was primarily worshiped by the Cheyenne Nation.

He empowered various Red Wolves, who served as his mortal champions in the Earth realm, throughout the ages.

Attributes

Power Grid

Powers

• Manidoog Physiology: Owayodata possesses the conventional superhuman physical attributes of a Native American god, but with enhanced strength and durability.
  • Superhuman Strength: Owayodata possesses greater strength than the majority of his race enabling him to lift approximately 60 tons.
  • Superhuman Durability: Owayodata has greater durability than the majority of his race.
  • Magical Energy Manipulation: He can also access and manipulate "Orenda," the mystic power of the Giizhigong spritual plane for a variety of supernatural effects.

Abilities

Owayodata is an expert tracker with an almost psychic intuition and a formidable hand-to-hand combatant.

Paraphernalia

Weapons

Owayodata's personal weapon is a coup stick (a six-foot wooden staff) that can be used like a quarterstaff (for defensive purposes), or offensively like a javelin. The coup stick and "Owayo Tanema" headdress are symbols of Owayodata's power, and have been wielded by each of the Red Wolves who served as his mortal champion in the Earth realm.

See Also

• 10 appearance(s) of Owayodata (Earth-616)
• 2 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Owayodata (Earth-616)
• 2 minor appearance(s) of Owayodata (Earth-616)
• 1 mention(s) of Owayodata (Earth-616)
• 2 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Owayodata (Earth-616)
• 6 image(s) of Owayodata (Earth-616)
• 2 quotation(s) by or about Owayodata (Earth-616)

Links and References

http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/owydat.htm