In the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Ancient One is one of the most interesting and mysterious characters. Despite having appeared in several Marvel movies, many fans still don't know much about this character filled with secrets that can only be found in the comics. One of the surprising facts about him is that he used to be a farmer from a remote village in Tibet.

The Dunia Games team will discuss some surprising facts about the Ancient One that can only be found in comics. Let's see in more detail.

1. Version Difference

Of course, you already know that the Ancient One in the MCU, aka the bald woman who keeps the Time Stones, is the Ancient One who only exists in the MCU. The reason is because in the comics Ancient One is not depicted as a woman, but instead he is a man who is even as old as a grandfather. But of course, this is not the first time the MCU has changed the appearance in the comics, because several other characters have also been changed in the MCU.

2. First Appearance in Strange Tales #110

Ancient One was originally created by Steve Ditko, whose encounter with Doctor Strange occurred in Strange Tales #110, which was released on July 10th 1963. Unfortunately, the character received much criticism for being Asian, as well as being considered a very outdated character. Before being referred to as the Ancient One, he was first called "The Master", until in the end he was changed to The Ancient One.

3. Has a Real Name “Yao”

In the MCU, the Ancient One's true identity is not known, be it his background or his real name. Unlike the comics, Ancient One actually has a real name, a name that matches his Asian face, Yao. After Ancient One Yao died, Yao indirectly gave up the title of Ancient One and also Sorcerer Supreme, in order for him to become one of the lesser-known Marvel Comics cosmic entities, Ho.

4. Was a Farmer

Born Yao, the Ancient One actually came from a remote village located in the Himalayas named Kamar-Taj. Yao used to work as a farmer with fellow villagers in Tibet, but he also studied witchcraft with his friend Kaluu. Both of them have also cast a spell on their village that can eliminate all diseases, lift villagers out of poverty and suffering, and can grant immortality to everyone.

5. Accidentally Caused Disease Outbreaks

Before becoming the Ancient One, Yao had been with his friend Kaluu in studying magic spells. But unfortunately, Kaluu secretly plotted to create a great empire of his own, organized an army and turned to darkness. Yao tries to patch things up, but unfortunately due to his lack of experience and his strength and mystic arts, he accidentally invokes a spell that causes a plague that wipes out an entire village.

6. One of His Enemies is His Own Friend

Yao and Kaluu have cast many spells in their village that have brought about great things, such as eliminating disease, lifting villagers out of poverty and suffering, and granting immortality to everyone. However, unfortunately, Kaluu turned into an evil figure, causing the Ancient One to make a mistake. Knowing Yao was after him, Kaluu fled, and Yao dedicated the rest of his life to studying sorcery to fight the evil from Kaluu.

7. Highly Mastering Astral Power

Similar to the MCU version, the Ancient One doesn't rely too much on physical strength, but rather on magical powers. But the magic power possessed by the Ancient One is not arbitrary, but astral power. The Ancient One is known to have mastered the power of astral projection, or the ability to travel while disconnected from oneself. While in the astral state, one's physical body remains unconscious and highly vulnerable to attack, for up to 24 hours.

8. The Perfect Mentor for Doctor Strange

In both the comic and movie versions, the Ancient One has attempted to teach Doctor Strange about patience, submission, and other ways of perception. When he arrived at Kamar-Taj, Strange was overcome with doubts about anything to do with the mystical arts. But at the beginning of his training, he remained firm on the perspective taught by the Ancient One. So that way, it's clear that the Ancient One is the perfect mentor, teacher, and master for Doctor Stephen Strange.

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9. Can Control the Eye of Agamotto

In the comics, the artifact known as the Eye of Agamotto is referenced and used by the Ancient One, and then Doctor Strange next. In Stranger Tales #110, The Ancient One had told Doctor Strange that one day he would take his place and must fight the dark forces of evil. In the end he managed to save Doctor Strange's life telepathically, by controlling a magical amulet called the Eye of Agamotto.

10. No One Knows How Old He Is

In the Marvel comic version, the Ancient One, who looks quite old, makes many people curious about his age. Apart from no one knowing his identity, such as his family and real name, the Ancient One in the comics and MCU versions basically doesn't know how old he is. The reason was, the Ancient One was indeed a person who closed himself off, and he was a person who did not want to talk about his past, even to those closest to him.

11. Aged Very Long

The Ancient One is not known exactly how old he is. But actually his age was revealed, from past events that had happened to him. Marvel actually quoted his birth, that is, he is considered to have reached more than five hundred years ago. It was from an incident after Ancient One Yao had destroyed his village while trying to protect it from Kaluu, he discovered that he was no longer immortal, but had still aged a very long time.

12. Once Taken Over by Shuma-Gorath

In the Shuma-Gorath Saga from Marvel Premiere #8-10 (1973), Doctor Strange comes to the aid of his mystical mentor, to save the Ancient One from total annihilation. In the comics, the Ancient One was actually taken over by Shuma-Gorath, then Doctor Strange came to save his mentor. In his struggles and exhilarating action, Doctor Strange must destroy the Ancient One's ego to free him from the spell.

13. Even Though He is Dead, He Can Still Control His Astral Powers

In the comics and movies, the Ancient One can leave his body and become one with the universe. In the MCU, she was killed by Kaecilius and then astral herself could talk to Doctor Strange. That's the same as in the comics, the Ancient One who can appear several times in his astral form to talk to Doctor Strange. Even though it feels so scary, for Doctor Strange it is normal for him.

14. Still Regards Mordo as His Apprentice

In the comics, the Ancient One has several students, but one of the most prominent is Baron Mordo. After Doctor Strange arrived at Kamar-Taj and began studying the mystical arts, he soon discovered Mordo's cunning plot to kill the Ancient One. Strange also warned his mentor, but the Ancient One, who already knew about Mordo's plan, still did not take action and still considered him a student.

15. Hamir is His Loyal Servant

Not Dr. Strange, in fact there is another servant who is very loyal to the Ancient One. In the comics, that person is Hamir, who is depicted as a loyal servant of the Ancient One. In Doctor Strange #171, the evil Nightmare once disguised himself as Hamir, and then he tricked Doctor Strange into believing that he was just a servant for the Ancient One.

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