History
The Vanyan are a race of creatures that resemble gorillas with black skin, white fur, and horns, descended from the god of judgment Ghekre.[1] They were one of the several species that comprised the Originators of Wakanda, the group of species that inhabited the land before men pilgrimaged. Both cultures originally co-existed peacefully, until conflict broke out when the humans started abusing the resources of the land. The Originators routed the humans, but as a result, the Gods of Wakanda came to existence from the heroes of these people. The Gods of Wakanda and the humans then fought back and banished the Originators to the Nether-Realms.[2]
Centuries later, the Vanyan were among the Originators that invaded modern-day Wakanda through a series of mysterious portals. They appeared in the mountains of the Jabari-Lands.[3][4]
The Dora Milaje held them off until the arrival of the Black Panther, Shuri and Zawavari. The Vanyan vanished when Zawavari closed off the portal they were coming from.[4]Notes
- Vanyan resembles the White Apes of Wakanda and the fact that they appeared in the Jabari-Lands may indicate some connection with them and the White Gorilla Cult.[5][6]
See Also
- 8 appearance(s) of Vanyan
- 3 minor appearance(s) of Vanyan
- 1 mention(s) of Vanyan
- 1 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Vanyan
- 8 image(s) of Vanyan