Changes: Hippolyta

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Hippolyta is the Queen of the Amazons, ruler of Themiscrya, and mother of Diana.

History

An immortal under the auspices of the Greek gods, Hippolyta once dwelled within the gates of Mount Olympus. 3000 years ago, she was seduced by the god of war, Hades and tricked into opening the gates for the invading Titans. After the bloody war, Hades was banished to Tartarus. Hippolyta was sentenced to watch over the door to Tartarus on the god’s chosen city-state of Themiscrya. Hippolyta ruled there as Queen of the Amazons.

Hippolyta adopted a Kaznian shipwreck survivor whom she named Aresia and raised her as an Amazon.

When the Imperium fleet invaded, Hippolyta refused to intervene despite the adult Diana’s plea..

Eight months later, when the sorcerer Felix Faust decimated Themiscrya, Hippolyta was turned to stone along with the other Amazons. After Faust and his benefactor Hades were dispatched with help from the Justice League, Hippolyta thanked the League but upheld the law, banishing her daughter Diana from Themiscrya for bringing men to the island. She later revoked this banishment when Diana helped restore balance between chaos and order.

In addition, Hippolyta gave Diana her full abilities and use of her powers. Since Diana had stolen the armor, the abilities were not known to her; although Hippolyta herself admits Diana earned them years ago, she told Diana she was simply “too stubborn” to give them to her.

Appearances

JL "Secret Origins"
JL "Fury"
JL "Hereafter" (cameo)
JLU "The Balance"

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