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The Lernaean Hydra, more often known simply as the Hydra, is a serpentine water monster in Greek and Roman mythology. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, which was also the site of the myth of the Danaïdes. Lerna was reputed to be an entrance to the Underworld.
The Greek goddess of fertility and harvest, Demeter is also the mother of Persephone. Demeter is also one of the six children of The Titans Cronus and Rhea. Her very moods are reflected in the life and fertility of the earth.
Venus was a Siren cursed by a magician "making her soul as beautiful as her physical form". Ashamed of her past, she began claiming to be Aphrodite the Olympian Goddess of Love, a claim which fooled even the Gods themselves. Becoming a member of the Agents of Atlas, Venus found herself officially receiving the position of the Olympian Goddess of Love after an encounter with the real Aphrodite.
Roman Goddess. Equivalent of the greek Hestia.
Dionysus resides in Olympus, home of the gods in Greek mythology. He was the god of wine. In ancient Greece, he was honored with springtime festivals and centered in theaters.
Attuma is a barbarian chief and citizen of Skarka. He believes he is destined to conquer Atlantis.
The Queen of Olympus and wife to Zeus. She is the Goddess of Marriage and Monogamy. Her Roman counterpart is Juno.
Ferryman of the dead. In Greek Myth he was the ferryman who delivered newly dead souls across the River Styx and into the Underworld, typically demanding coins in payment for his services. Deports souls into the Underworld for Lord Hades in Greek Mythology.
In Greek mythology, Cerberus, often referred to as the hound of Hades, is a multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving.
Zeus is the youngest son of Cronus and Rhea. He is the most powerful member and ruler the Olympian Gods, an extra-dimensional race of superhumans . Zeus slew his father and took his place as the Sky-Father of the Olympian realm. Zeus is the Olympian God of Thunder and Wisdom and father of Hercules.
Olympian river god and bodyguard to Eurystheus. He has a strength approaching that of Hercules.
Geryon, foe of Hercules and former king, owns a watch-dog named Orthrus. Geryon also has three heads.
Cousin of Hercules
The human mother of Hercules.
He is the quick and cunning Olympian messenger god. He is the patron of travelers and thieves as well as the god of wealth, transitions, boundaries and good fortune.
Megara was the wife of Hercules, who was accidentally killed by him.
The Nemean lion was a vicious monster in Greek mythology that lived at Nemea. It was eventually killed by Heracles. It could not be killed with mortals' weapons because its golden fur was impervious to attack.
During World War II, Steve Rogers volunteered to receive the experimental Super-Soldier Serum. Enhanced to the pinnacle of human physical potential and armed with an unbreakable shield, he became Captain America. After a failed mission left him encased in ice for decades, he was found and revived by the Avengers, later joining their ranks and eventually becoming the team's leader.
Dragon Man is a synthetic lifeform and occasional enemy of The Avengers. He is currently a member of the Future Foundation.
Shanna is a jungle adventuress and protector of the Savage Lands with her husband Ka-Zar and their pet Zabu. Though her presence in the Marvel universe has diminished, recognition among readers has risen over the years thanks to the 2005, Shanna the She-Devil series by Frank Cho. Shanna was originally created as a derivative of Sheena.
The son of an English nobleman, Ka-Zar grew up in the Savage Land alongside his loyal partner/surrogate parent Zabu after the death of his father.
Zabu is a sabretooth, Ka Zar's mentor, raising him and teaching him the ways of the Savage Land.
Craving for the power of a Hulk, Emil Blonsky purposely had himself infected with triple the amount of gamma that the Hulk originally had. However, it turned him into a monstrous amphibious reptoid as being originally more than twice the strength of the normal calm Hulk, at the cost of never being human again.
Nicholas Joseph Fury served in World War II as the leader of the Howling Commandos. He later became an agent, and eventually director, of S.H.I.E.L.D. Fury is one of the greatest strategic minds in the world, a born leader and a master of espionage. He currently serves as a replacement Watcher.
Ruler of Hades, the Underworld. God of the Dead.
One of six Olympian sons of Zeus, Hercules was born the savior of the Gods and mankind. Known as the Prince of Power, Hercules is one of the strongest beings in existence, an Olympian God and a modern superhero recognized throughout the world for his might. He has been a champion of mankind since ancient times and continues to defend the world in the modern age - most frequently as a member of the Avengers.
The Mole Man! A nearly blind inhabitant of the nether regions of Earth! Using his strange "radar sense" instead of eyesight, aided by an awesome group of underearth monsters, this bitter, brooding man years ago left Earth's surface because of his hatred for mankind, and set up an underground empire!
A long-time archenemy of Captain America, Johann Schmidt is a proud Nazi general and the embodiment of evil, fear, and horror. He is known as the ruthless Red Skull.
The very mention of his name makes lesser men tremble! The brilliant scientist whose iron mask conceals his scarred (but once handsome) face! Master of science and sorcery, Victor Von Doom is the monarch of Latveria, attempting the betterment of humanity through world conquest! Unequaled and unrivaled in every manner, Doctor Doom has had many conflicts with both earthly and cosmic super-beings, but he will always be known as the eternal nemesis of Reed Richards and his accursed Fantastic Four!
A founding member of the X-Men, Dr. Hank McCoy is a mutant possessing animal-like strength and agility. Despite being covered in blue fur and resembling a ferocious beast, Hank possesses an astounding intellect and a superb wit. He is currently a key member of X-Force.
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