Wonder Woman and the Monsters of Myth

By Steve Korté and Scott Altmann

Minotaur. Hydra. Anansi. These fearsome monsters of mythology have captivated people for thousands of years. But did you know they also play a part in the life and adventures of Wonder Woman? Get ready to explore how Greek, Roman, African, and other world mythologies are woven into the fabric of the Princess of the Amazons’ backstory. The connections will surprise you!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Dec 11, 2017
• ISBN: 9781543537086

Steve Korté

Steve Korte is a freelance writer. At DC Comics he edited over 500 books. Among the titles he edited are "75 Years of DC Comics", winner of the 2011 Eisner Award, and "Jack Cole and Plastic Man", winner of the 2002 Harvey Award. He lives in New York City with his own super-cat Duke.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Myths, Monsters, and a Mighty Amazon

CHAPTER 1

Angry Giants

CHAPTER 2

Beastly Creatures

CHAPTER 3

Slithering Serpents

CHAPTER 4

Tricksters and Riddlers

Glossary

Read More

Internet Sites

Index

INTRODUCTION

Myths, Monsters, and a Mighty Amazon

Myths are famous stories, and the story of Wonder Woman is one of the most famous of all. Before she became a world-renowned super hero, she was Princess Diana. She grew up on a hidden island called Themyscira, and she came from a line of brave women known as the Amazons. These immortals lived together peacefully, far from the rest of the world. Occasionally, however, evildoers surfaced on their island — including rampaging monsters. Many of the monsters were imprisoned in a series of tunnels behind Doom’s Doorway, a sealed door on the island.

When she became a young woman, Diana journeyed from Themyscira on a mission to fight evil in man’s world, as the Amazons called it. Now known as Wonder Woman, she bravely battled hundreds of deadly monsters. Some of these creatures were newly escaped from the dark tunnels below Doom’s Doorway. Most of them were made famous