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The goddess of spring Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and the half-sister of Wonder Woman. She eventually married Hades, becoming the Queen of the Dead in the Greek underworld.
History
When she comes from the Underworld each year spring occurs, and winter comes after she returns to her husband Hades' side.[1]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Godly Physiology: Persephone belongs to a race of ancient and inconceivably powerful beings known as the Old Gods. Because of this heritage Persephone has almost unlimited power.[2]
- Chlorokinesis: Persephone is responsible for the flowering of plants in spring.[1]
- Cosmic Awareness: Persephone, like all Old Gods, is aware of the multiverse and the realms that lie beyond. This knowledge gives her an understanding of the universe and all life that transcends the capabilities of normal mortals.[2]
- Immortality
Notes
- This character or object is an adaptation of Persephone, a character or object in traditional stories. These include, but may not be limited to religious texts, myth, and/or folk lore. More information on the original can be found at Wikipedia.org.
- Persephone was first adapted by Don Heck, first appearing in Wonder Woman #328. However, in the Prime Earth continuity Persephone first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Wonder Woman (Volume 4) #9 by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang.
Related
- 6 Appearances of Persephone (Prime Earth)
- 2 Images featuring Persephone (Prime Earth)
- Quotations by or about Persephone (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Persephone (Prime Earth)
Footnotes