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Ares is the Greek god of war. He is one of the Twelve Olympians, the son of Zeus and Hera. In Greek literature, he often represents the physical or violent and untamed aspect of war and is the personification of sheer brutality, in contrast to his sister, the armored Athena, whose functions as a goddess of intelligence include military strategy and generalship.
Athena or Athene, often given the epithet Pallas, is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare who was later syncretized with the Roman goddess Minerva.
The Amazon princess, blessed with god-like super abilities, Wonder Woman is one of Earth's most powerful defenders of peace, justice, and equality and a member of the Justice League. She is considered an archetype for many heroines outside of comic book. Her initial origin depicted her as a clay baby brought to life by patron goddess Aphrodite, but in recent years she has been depicted as the daughter of Zeus and Amazon queen Hippolyta.
Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity. The goddess Diana is her Roman equivalent.
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.
Artemis is the Shim'Tar (greatest warrior) of the Egyptian Amazons of Bana-Mighdall. For a short time, she also held the title of Wonder Woman. Currently, she is teamed up with The Outlaws.
Amazon, not to be confused with the god. She is the headmistress and chief historian of Themyscira.
Aphrodite is an ancient Greek goddess associated with love, beauty, pleasure, passion and procreation. Aphrodite was syncretized with the Roman goddess Venus. Aphrodite's major symbols include myrtles, roses, doves, sparrows, and swans.
Poseidon, God of waters, brother of Zeus and Hades. He has a trident given by cyclops. He created horses and has a palace in the ocean with his wife Amphitrite and son Triton. Another notable son of his is Theseus the slayer of the Minotaur and ruler of Athens.
Amazon General and Hippolyta's lover.
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.
First appearing as a Wonder Woman doppelganger, Donna Troy has become one of the most beloved characters in the DC universe. Following the New 52 reboot, she is re-imagined as the perfect Amazonian weapon born of clay to battle Wonder Woman for the throne of Themiscyra.
Hestia was the Goddess of the Hearth and Home. She was the oldest Olympian. She is the eldest daughter of Cronus and Rhea.
Donna Troy's ex-husband, who died in a car crash along with their child, Robert.
Zeus the King of the Gods. Youngest Son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, Zeus is the Father of Olympus, God of Lightning, Skies and Earth. He rules over all mortals and immortals, as well as holds his role as the leading authority figure in Greek Mythology.
Magala was an amazon sorceress. She was the Keeper of the Well of Souls in Themyscira.
Herakles/Heracles, more commonly known as Hercules, is probably the most well-known of all the Greco-Roman gods. Hercules was born a demigod with physical strength surpassing even that of the gods. The greatest and mightiest hero of ancient Greece, Hercules' name is synonymous with strength.
Cassandra Sandsmark was originally the daughter of Olympian God Zeus and Dr. Helena Sandsmark. She became the second Wonder Girl in an attempt to save Wonder Woman's life. Cassie continues adventuring as a member of the Teen Titans. Her New 52 incarnation is the daughter of Wonder Woman's half-brother Lennox, and derives her powers from an ancient armor named the 'Silent Armor' related to the demon Trigon.
The mother of Cassandra Sandsmark, the second Wonder Girl, Helena Sandsmark is an archaeologist who befriended Wonder Woman.
As the first Robin, Dick Grayson was the most famous sidekick in comic book history. As he ventured forth on his own, he formed the Teen Titans and became their leader. When the boy became a man, he became the independent hero known as Nightwing.
An Amazon priestess who died during the the War of the Gods. She was involved with fellow Amazon Penelope. In the new 52 she was one of the two Amazons on the scene during Darkseid's daughter's birth. She was killed by another Amazonian called Myrina, but before that she foresaw the coming Darkseid war.
A Bana Amazonian.
An Amazon.
Phobos is the personification of fear in Greek mythology. Phobos was the son of Ares and Aphrodite, but does not have a distinct role in mythology outside of being his father's attendant.
In Greek mythology, Eris is the Goddess of Chaos and Discord. She usually exerts her powers by means of a Golden Apple.
Deimos is the personification of terror in Greek mythology. He was a son of Ares and Aphrodite, and the twin brother of Phobos. Deimos served to represent the feelings of dread that befell those in the midst of battle, while Phobos personified feelings of fear and panic.
Wonder Woman's publicist who died from a drug overdose.
Struck by the same lightning bolt that turned his uncle Barry Allen into the Flash, Wallace Rudolph "Wally" West took the name Kid Flash, became Barry's sidekick, and joined the Teen Titans. Eventually, Wally became the Flash to honor his uncle's memory, who died saving the Universe. He also became a member of the Justice League. He married a woman named Linda Park and had two kids, Jai and Iris West II. Currently, Wally is active as the Flash.
Circe is a legendary sorceress from Greek mythology who acts as a super-villain and enemy to Wonder Woman. Immortal and undying, she is a centuries-old enchantress with goddess-level powers. Her place in history is famous for Homer's Odyssey.
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