There are many deities across the Marvel Universe. Some of them exist as representations of abstract concepts, like Oblivion. Others, like Hercules, have a place inside specific mythological systems. A few more just happen to possess the abilities to be considered gods, such as Thanos. Regardless, most of them hold incommensurable amounts of power.
Over the years, Marvel has introduced dozens of gods to its lines. Many of these happen to be goddesses, female deities whose power is no lesser than their male counterparts. These female gods possess a force beyond compare that is sometimes shared with others. This makes them convenient allies, or dangerous foes.
10 Peliali Is The Most Loyal Deity There Is
Peliali is a goddess of the Kamekeri and Incan tribes that resides in Costa Verde in Central America. Like many gods that relate to a specific part of nature, she is the Goddess of Volcanos, so her main power is the ability to project intense heat and flames, but as a deity, she also possesses superhuman strength, durability, and immortality.
Peliali is known for her loyalty to her people. Once the Christian missionaries erased the Inca's tribe beliefs and the Incan Gods stopped being worshipped and were forgotten, they all left Earth, except for Peliali who vowed to stay with her people.
9 Gaea's Abilities Show She is Undefeatable
Just as it happens in Greek mythology with Gaia, Gaea is Marvel's Goddess of Earth and she is a member of the Elder Gods. She is the embodiment of nature and its beauty: life, growth, and harvest. She and her brother Chthon appeared on Earth before any kind of life existed on the planet. She is also Thor's birth mother, which explains the god's affinity with our planet.
Since she embodies nature herself, Gaea can control any force on Earth and can absorb the spiritual energy of any living being on Earth. With this energy, she can heal people, practice telekinesis and bestow power on others. When posing as a human, Gaea has super strength, infinite stamina and she's able to speak any language.
8 Hela's Hand Of Glory Makes Her An Admirable Opponent
Daughter of Loki and Angrboda, Hela is the Asgardian Goddess of Death and ruler of Hel, a realm of Niffleheim that serves as a resting place for people who died. Regardless, she is always looking for more power, which means, she is in constant conflict with Thor and the other Asgardian Gods, like Odin.
While she possesses superhuman speed, strength, and reflexes, Hela also has the Hand of Glory, a technique that allows her to muster mystical energy into one single punch. And like every Asgardian, she is particularly resistant to magic.
7 Nyx Is So Powerful Other Gods Fear Her
Also known as the Goddess of the Night, Nyx is so powerful she defeated Olympus and Zeus. Among her powers are teleportation, shield manifestation, and even the ability to control shadows or turn into a shadow herself. She also has claws so strong they can pierce anything.
As many gods do, Nyx is capable of conceiving children on her own. Because of this, she is the mother of many mighty beings, such as Apate and Dolos, the Gods of Deceit and Trickery. She is also the mother of Hypnos, the God of Sleep.
6 Jane Foster Proves She Deserves The Title Of The Goddess Of Thunder
On Earth, she was just a doctor who was also Thor Odinson's romantic interest, but in time Jane Foster took possession of Mjolnir and became Thor, the Goddess of Thunder after the Odinson lost his ability to wield the hammer. Among her abilities, there's thunder control, superhuman strength, and flight.
Even though her time as Thor was cut short due to her cancer, Jane showed great prowess in battle and also, an undeniable heroic streak. She showed her mighty power up until the moment she sacrificed herself to defeat Mangog, but even after death, Jane returned as a Valkyrie, proving that heroism goes beyond superpowers. Many fans are very excited to see her in Thor: Love And Thunder.
5 Lilith Is The Ultimate Sorcerer
Sometimes seen as a goddess, sometimes as a sorcerer, Lilith was already there when humanity first started. Just as in Biblical folklore, it is assumed that she was the first woman on Earth, but she left Adam, the first man. After this, she joined the Devil, who cast her to hell once he got bored of her.
Since she has been on Earth since the beginning of time, her knowledge of all kinds of magic is extensive and she does not fear dark sorcery. Because of this, only a few sorcerers in the Marvel Universe could defeat her.
4 Bast Is The Bestower And Protector Of Wakanda's Black Panther
Bast the Panther God is one of the Ennead; a god of Egypt and a direct offspring of Ra. Even though she was not born as an immortal deity, she was worshipped by the people in Egypt until becoming one. Now, she is part of the Orisha, the gods of Wakanda.
In fact, Bast is very important for the Wakandan people: it is through a shamanistic connection with this goddess that whoever becomes the Black Panther gets their feline abilities, such as strength, speed, and great reflexes.
3 Oshtur Is The Whole Reason Magical Powers Exist On Earth
Oshtur, or Ostara, is one of the Elder Gods of Earth and a member of the Vishanti, a trio of magical beings that can grant power to anyone who asks. These two titles give her powerful abilities beyond understanding. Not only can she travel through space and time at will, but she can also create life. Many races owe their existence to her.
Oshtur is the reason why magic exists on Earth. This means many superheroes owe their abilities to Oshtur, like Dr. Strange. Her only weakness is the Demogorge, the God-Eater, son of Gaea and the Demiurge.
2 Infinity Holds The Power To Change Reality Without A Stone
Infinity is Eternity's sister. She is a cosmic entity that rules over the entirety of space, and thus its occupants, while her brother rules over the time that has been spent and the time that will be spent. As a goddess, Infinity can manipulate time, space, matter, energy, and even reality itself, just as if she was holding the Infinity Gauntlet.
With her power, the Power of Infinity as an abstract, Infinity provides the energy needed for Quasar's Quantum Bands to function. In this sense, this superhero owes his powers to her.
1 There Is Nothing That Can Beat Lady Death
More than a person, Death is an abstract representation of the end of life. She is sometimes depicted as a skeleton with a black hood, but most times, she appears in the shape of a beautiful woman all dressed in black, for the common eye to understand her. Most people also call her Lady Death.
Also known as The Final Goddess, Death rules over everything and possesses infinite power and knowledge. As everyone knows, she cannot be defeated, but she can be wooed. In fact, in the comics, the whole reason behinds Thanos's obsession with the Infinity Gauntlet is that he wants Death's affection.