Hellene was a prominent Amazon senator who was vocal in her criticism of the outside world.
History
Hellene's reservations proved personally well founded when she was murdered by the Cheetah during the Amazons' first visit to the United States. The event would prove a catalyst for the War of the Gods.[1]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Amazonian Physiology: The Amazons are a race of warrior women that have received gifts and blessings from five Olympian goddesses: Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hestia and Aphrodite. Hellene possesses the same potential powers as an average Amazon. These include:
- Enhanced Intellect: A gift from Athena, the Amazons have the wisdom to be guided by peace and justice.
- Superhuman Strength
- Superhuman Durability
- Superhuman Stamina
- Superhuman Agility
- Immortality: The Amazons were gifted immortality. The people of Themyscira lived forever, though could be killed in war or in an accident. Those who followed Antiope and Phthia and became the Bana-Mighdall lost their immortality.[2]
- Self-Sustenance: So long as Hellene stays on Themyscira, she does not require food, water or any other form of nourishment to maintain her health and vitality.[3] Although they are not susceptible to the throes of hunger, this does not mean that Amazons don't consume food for enjoyment. The Amazons frequently hold great festivals wherupon food is served.
Abilities
- Amazonian Training: The Amazons honed their skills in many fields, aided by the gifts from Athena and Artemis.
Trivia
Related
- 17 Appearances of Hellene (New Earth)
- 1 Images featuring Hellene (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Hellene (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Hellene (New Earth)
Footnotes