Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Eyes of Wakanda Episodes 1-4Marvel Studios’Eyes of Wakandais full of some exciting Easter eggs andMCUreferences. Starring Wakandan spies throughout the MCU’s history, the newEyes of Wakandaminiseries is a dynamic anthology fleshing out the secret African nation’s past interactions with the outside world. As such, there are some exciting connections and ties to be found across its four episodes.
Despite being originally scheduled for release at the end of August,Eyes of Wakandais now streaming on Disney+, featuring four unique stories about the agents tasked with protecting Wakanda and its secrets.Keeping that in mind, here are all the biggest Easter eggs, references, and fun factoids we found in Marvel’s newEyes of Wakandaseries.
25The Voice of The Lion
Cress Williams
A former member of the Wakandan Royal Guard gone rogue, the Lion became a pirate king, intending to rule over a united world in the year 1260 B.C. Notably, this new MCU villain is voiced by Cress Williams, who played the DC heroBlack Lightning aka Jefferson Pierce in the CW’s Arrowverse.
24The Dora Milaje Theme
An Iconic MCU Chant
The first episode ofEyes of Wakandaalso debuts Noni, a former Dora Milaje. As such, the MCU’s classic Dora Milaje theme chant can be heard as part of the show’s score.
23The Merchant Tribe
One Of The Original Five
Noni is revealed to be part of the Merchant Tribe, one of the five tribes that joined together to form the nation of Wakanda.Forest Whitaker’s Zuriwas also a member of the Merchant Tribe.
22The Lion’s Lieutenants
One Banner
Seeking to unite the world under one banner, the Lion’s lieutenants represent his mission: aViking shieldmaiden, a Ronin swordsman, a Samoan warrior, and a Middle Eastern fighter.
21Hatut Zeraze
Wakanda’s War Dogs
Known as War Dogs, the Hatut Zeraze are from the comics, existing as they do in the MCU as spies, agents, and security forces. Essentially, they’re Wakanda’s primary intelligence network. Likewise,Sterling K. Brown’s N’Jobu was a War Dog in 2018’sBlack Panther(Erik Killmonger’s father and King T’Chaka’s brother).
20The MCU’s Trojan War
A Wakandan Fought In Troy
The second episode ofEyes of Wakandaconfirms the Trojan War did indeed happen in the MCU, albeit with some key changes compared to Homer’s account inThe Iliad. That said, several notable players are present, including Odysseus, Achilles, King Priam, Helen, Paris, and even the classic Trojan Horse.
19Myrmidons
(Also A Marvel Super-Prison)
In the MCU, Achilles' soldiers are also known as the Myrmidons. In present-day Marvel Comics, the Myrmidon is a more recent prison created for superpowered beings,not unlike The Raft, which made its MCU debut inCivil War.
18Memnon
Riffing On A Classic Legend
The alias used by the War Dog B’Kai as an ally and friend of Achilles,“Memnon” is certainly a riff on Agamemnon, one of Greece’s top fighters during the Trojan War.
17Coins For The Ferryman
Charon of Greek Mythology
The practice of placing coins on the eyes “for the ferryman” is based on Greek myth and legend. The ferryman is named Charon, who takes his payments before ferrying souls to the Underworld.
16Arrow Fired At Achilles' Feet
A Nod To His Original Death
Forced to retreat from their initial assault, Achilles stops just ahead of a volley of arrows, and one lands very close to his foot, a reference to his classic death where he was struck by a poison arrow in his heel.
