Diwatas

Diwatas
Name	Diwatas
Aliases	Philippine Gods
Physical Characteristics
Body Type	Humanoid
Average Height	6'0"
Average Weight	325 lbs
Eyes	2
Skin	Tan
Special Adaptations	The Diwatas are true immortals who cease to age at adulthood. They are three times denser than normal human beings.
Origin and Status
Base of Operations	Kaluwalhatian
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Matt Fraction, Salvador Larroca
First	Invincible Iron Man Vol 2 2
First	Invincible Iron Man Vol 2 2

Powers and Abilities

Powers

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

Average Strength Level

The average Diwata male can lift (press) about 25 tons under optimal conditions; the average Diwata female can lift (press) 20 tons under optimal conditions.

Weaknesses

Diwatas tend to weaken after prolonged stays in the Earth realm, and often bind their life essences to mortal hosts when away from Kaluwalhatian for extended periods.

Habitat

Habitat

Earth-like

Gravity

Normal

Atmosphere

Normal

Miscellaneous

Level of Technology

Magic

Cultural Traits

The Diwatas were worshipped as gods by the people of the Phillippines and the neighboring islands.

Representatives

Bathala, Anitun, Amihan, Aswang, Apo Laki, Tala, Mayari, Aman Sinaya, et al

Trivia

• The Diwatas are a fictional group of gods preclusive to the Marvel Universe involving the Balinese names of the Hindu gods. However, this research isn't shared by the Pre-Christian Filipinos, who instead consider their deities unique to their culture and religious beliefs.

See Also

• 2 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Diwatas
• 1 image(s) of Diwatas
• 7 representative(s) of Diwatas