Marvel·Mystical Ability
Astral Projection
An ability that lets Doctor Strange send his astral self away from his physical body.
Character / Caster: Doctor Strange
Continuity / Version: Marvel Cinematic Universe · Doctor Strange (2016)
Original illustration inspired by the spell’s fictional effect
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How to spell it
Exact spelling: Astral Projection. Spaces and letter order are part of the entry.
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Meaning & use
Fictional Effect: Separates Strange's astral self from his physical body to observe events.
Marvel's on-screen profile describes Strange watching events while his astral self is apart from his body. It also recounts his astral fight with Lucian during surgery in Doctor Strange (2016). No single spoken formula is identified.
Where the word comes from
Language & etymology
Unconfirmed etymologyNo individual word origin is established by the references included in this entry.
Confirmed means a source identifies the origin. Suggested means an interpretation is plausible but is marked as such. Unconfirmed means an origin has not been established here.
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Sources & references
Story / series: Doctor Strange (2016)
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