Philomela (New Earth)

Philomela
Mainstream Universe‎, 1986‎-2011‎
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Real Name	Philomela
Affiliation	Amazons of Themyscira
Base Of Operations	Themyscira
Status
Alignment	Bad
Identity	Public Identity
Race	Amazon
Citizenship	Amazon
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Warrior
Characteristics
Gender	Female
Eyes	Blue
Hair	Black
Origin
Universe	New Earth
Creators	Gail Simone · Terry Dodson
First Appearance	Wonder Woman Vol 3 #14 (January, 2008)

Philomela is a member of the Circle, the royal guard of the Amazons led by Alkyone.

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. Philomela 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.
  • Self-Sustenance: So long as Philomela stays on Themyscira, she does not require food, water or any other form of nourishment to maintain her health and vitality. 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.
  • Archery
  • Equestrianism
  • Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)
  • Swordsmanship

Other Characteristics

• Blindness

Related

• 10 Appearances of Philomela (New Earth)
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• Character Gallery: Philomela (New Earth)

Footnotes

Wonder Woman Villain(s) This character has been primarily an enemy of Wonder Woman and the Amazons in any of her various incarnations. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Wonder Woman Villains category."