TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION A Hero Among Heroes CHAPTER 1 Rulers of the Gods CHAPTER 2 Powerful Goddesses CHAPTER 3 Amazing Amazons CHAPTER 4 Mighty Men and Magicians Glossary Read More Internet Sites Index
INTRODUCTION A Hero Among Heroes Myths are astonishing tales of heroes and villains from around the world Many myths are centuries old and have been passed down from generation to generation The gods and goddesses of Greek mythology were immortal beings who had enormous power over every creature on Earth including mortal men and women Some of the gods and goddesses used their powers for evil and caused problems for mortals Others were true heroes They cared for the human race and helped people in times of need In the stories of Wonder Woman the Greek gods created a race of brave women known as the Amazons Although the Amazons were skilled warriors they chose to live peacefully on a secret island When a nuclear war threatened to destroy our world the Amazons selected a champion to save us She was Princess Diana and she would later win fame as Wonder Woman The tales of Wonder Woman are filled with dangerous adventures and heroic deeds Her stories also allow us to meet some of the greatest mythological heroes of all time From Superman and Batman to Hercules and Zeus the heroes of myth have all been linked to the life of Wonder Woman immortal able to live forever mortal human referring to a being who will eventually die
CHAPTER 1 Rulers of the Gods Zeus Zeus was the incredibly powerful king of the Greek gods He ruled Mount Olympus the tall mountain above Greece where the gods lived Zeus had claimed the throne atop Olympus after he and his brothers and sisters led a war against their evil father Cronus They defeated Cronus and then Zeus and his brothers divided the realm between themselves Zeus ruled the sky Poseidon took the sea and Hades ruled the underworld Zeus also ruled the weather He would hurl thunderbolts down at the mortals below when they displeased him In addition Zeus was the god of hospitality and oaths He watched over the bonds between hosts and guests and the promises between people He punished anyone that broke these bonds or oaths Most importantly he was the god who gave kings on Earth the authority to rule In the stories of Wonder Woman Zeus did not take part in the creation of the Amazons Instead five goddesses gave life to the peace-loving tribe Eventually Zeus came to appreciate the Amazons and their mission to inspire Earth’s mortals to pursue truth and justice Centuries later when Princess Diana became Wonder Woman she received indestructible bracelets They were forged from pieces of Zeus magic shield forge to form something from metal using heat or a hammer
