Agamotto

Agamotto is the name of an ancient sorcerer in the Marvel Universe who served as Sorcerer Supreme long before the time of the modern heroes. He is best known for the artifact called the Eye of Agamotto, a powerful mystical device that functions by storing or channeling the knowledge and power of seven primordial souls. By sealing these souls inside a crystal, Agamotto increased his own magical abilities and secured a form of peace for the world, though the exact nature of the souls remains a subject of debate among the stories.

In the Marvel comics the Eye of Agamotto is used by several characters, most notably Doctor Stephen Strange after he becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme. The eye grants its wearer extraordinary perception, allowing them to see invisible threats, foresee future events, and manipulate time in limited ways. The device is depicted as an amulet mounted on a silver cross made of an unknown metal, ready to be turned into a ring or kept as a locket by the wielder.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced a variation of the artifact in the 2016 film Doctor Strange, where the Eye of Agamotto is portrayed as an amulet containing the Time Stone, one of the six Infinity Stones. The camera work, design, and magical powers of the device in the films emphasize its function as a source of temporal manipulation and a key to controlling the flow of time. The film’s use underscores the deep connection between Agamotto’s historical legend and the modern interpretive story of mystical guardianship.