Who Is Hippolyta? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Hippolyta is a In the Public Domain comic book character, with over 89 comic issue appearances. Hippolyta was the Queen of the Amazons in greek mythology.

Who is Hippolyta?

Origin Hippolyta Profile Hippolyta is the mythical figure of ancient Greek and Roman myth. A fierce and fearsome Amazonian warrior, her fighting abilities are of legendary nature. She is the daughter of the Ares , the Olympian god of war and Amazon Queen Otrera, a daughter of Zeus. Hippolyta created the Amazons and Princess Artume is her daughter. Hippolyta and her sisters Antiope, Penthesiliea, Melanippe and Hiera would become infamous for their ruthless campaigns and attacks in battle. They were not one to shy away from bloodshed or carnage, killing innocent men when required and abducting female children to join their ranks. Originally Hippolyta's sister Lysippe inherited the crown and position of their mother, the Queen of Amazons however Lysippe would fall in combat. Thus Hippolyta would reign as the Queen of the Amazons in ancient Greece.

Key facts

Hippolyta is of god/eternal origin. The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 89 recorded issue appearances, Hippolyta ranks among the most featured characters in comics.