This page is possibly about two different subjects (Sheol and Shaeol), and could be split in the future depending on the publication of new material (Discuss).
Sheol is an afterworld. Its name is sometimes invoked in curses,[3] and as part of spells and incantations,[1][4] such as the Shackles of Sheol.[2]
Shaeol was involved in the War of the Seven Spheres, opposed by the Seraphim.[5]
History
Hyborian Age
During the Hyborian Age, Sheol was an afterworld.[3]
Shaeol became the enemy of the Seraphim.[5]
Modern Age
Stephen Strange summoned Paen-Umbra by invoking "the scintillating shores of Sheol".[4]
During the extradimensional War of the Seven Spheres, Shaeol opposed the Seraphim.[5]Notes
- To the Hebrews, Sheol is a place of darkness where the spirits of the dead (or of the wicked dead) went. It was also known as Hades.[6] The exact nature of Sheol in Marvel Comics, and whether or not it is another name for Hades, is unknown. It also may have a connection to the Below-Place and the Green Door.