Wonder Woman and the Villains of Myth

By Steve Korté and Scott Altmann

Ares. Circe. Morgaine Le Fay. These powerful villains 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, British, 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: 9781543537093

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

A Victor Over Villains

CHAPTER 1

Evil Gods

CHAPTER 2

Angry Goddesses

CHAPTER 3

Menacing Magicians

CHAPTER 4

Kings and Tricksters

Glossary

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Internet Sites

Index

INTRODUCTION

A Victor Over Villains

Myths are amazing stories of gods, goddesses, heroes, and fantastic creatures. The myths of ancient Greece told classic tales of a race of warrior women known as the Amazons. In more recent stories in comic books, these Amazons lived peacefully together on a hidden island. Then they learned that Ares, the god of war, was plotting to destroy all of humankind. The Amazons held a contest to choose one champion to fight Ares. The winner of that competition was Princess Diana, who became the super hero Wonder Woman.

Princess Diana left the world of the Amazons and traveled to our world to fight Ares. Since then, many amazing stories have been told of her battles against monsters, mortals, gods, and demons. Over the years, Wonder Woman has faced evil in all its forms. But perhaps most