The Vishanti is a union of principalities - magical beings that may share characteristics of gods and/or demons and who typically grant power to beings who invoke them - that is ancient, very powerful and has protected Earth's dimension for untold eons. The Vishanti is either a single entity with three distinct aspects or personalities or it is composed of three separate entities. Though beings such as these transcend physical genders, Oshtur is consistently referred to as a feminine entity. She is also known as "omnipotent Oshtur", though since she requested aid from Strange, she is presumably not omnipotent; however, the title may indicate that she is the most powerful of the Vishanti. Oshtur is also called the "gracious lady", perhaps indicating that she has an especially kindly and noble nature; and as the Lady of the Skies. When she has appeared before lesser beings. Hoggoth is often called "hoary Hoggoth", presumably indicating that he is of great age; and as the "Lord of Hosts". Sorcerers speak of "the hoary hosts of Hoggoth", sometimes invoking the hosts themselves in casting spells. Hoggoth usually appears as a tiger or lion with burning eyes.