Rhonas
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| Details | |
| Race | God |
| Birthplace | Amonkhet |
| Lifetime | Mending Era |
Cobra-headed Rhonas was the Amonkhet god of strength, both in physical superiority and mental aspects of willpower.
Description
The ability to resist fear, to face battle with indomitable will, and self-reliance are the qualities that ensure success in Rhonas's trial (which is the third trial).[1] He helps defend Naktamun, charging at monsters that dare attack it.[2]
In the Hour of Glory, The Scorpion God fought and killed Rhonas.[3]
Eternalized
Rhonas was zombified. During the War of the Spark on Ravnica, he reappeared as a God-Eternal in Bolas's army.
Inspiration
Rhonas' snake-like appearance is similar to Wadjet, an Egyptian goddess that often takes the form of a snake. Wadjet was a protective goddess of kings and childbirth. Rhonas could also have drawn inspiration from Renenutet, another Egyptian snake goddess who is often considered another form of Wadjet. Renenutet is the god of the harvest and sustenance, which parallels his position as the green god of strength.
In-game references
Represented in:
Associated cards:
Depicted in:
- Benefaction of Rhonas
- Cartouche of Strength
- Champion of Rhonas
- Diabolic Edict (Amonkhet Invocations)
- Hour of Glory
- Life Goes On
- Maelstrom Pulse (Amonkhet Invocations)
- Trial of Strength
Quoted or referred to:
- Colossapede
- Crocodile of the Crossing
- Devotee of Strength
- Frilled Sandwalla
- Gift of Strength (Hour of Devastation)
- Hooded Brawler
- Manglehorn
- Prowling Serpopard
- Sifter Wurm
- Uncage the Menagerie
References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. Explore the planes: Amonkhet
- ↑ Amonkhet Players Guide
- ↑ Michael Yichao (June 21, 2017). "The Hour of Glory". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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