Who Is Akivasha? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Akivasha is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 9 comic issue appearances. Conan foe and vampire princess

Who is Akivasha?

"I am Akivasha! I am the woman who never died, who never grew old! Who fools say was lifted from the earth by the gods, in the full bloom of her youth and beauty, to queen it forever in some celestial clime! Nay, it is in the shadows that mortals find immortality! Ten thousand years ago I died to live for ever! Give me your lips, strong man!" ~Robert E. Howard, "The Hour of the Dragon" Akivasha's past is surrounded in mystery. Its believed that many centuries ago she was Stygian princess that was renowned for her stunning beauty. As such, she could not bear the thought of growing old and shriveled with age, so she sought the favor of the dark gods to gain immortality. With that, Akivasha remained beautiful but would have to consume the blood of the living to perpetuate her youth. She met Conan during the events of "Hour of the Dragon" when he came to the Temple of Set searching for the Heart of Ahriman. She offered to lead him to the sorcerer Thutothemes, who held the Heart. However, within her chambers, as she sought to seduce him, he found the empty sarcophagous of Akivasha and he realized her true nature.

Key facts

Akivasha is of human origin and first appeared in "The Hour Of The Dragon". The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 9 recorded issue appearances, Akivasha ranks among the most featured characters in comics.