Sofia Constantinas
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Sofia Constantinas was a character who appeared in the pre-Crisis
adventures of Wonder Woman
as a reformed Greek terrorist who moved to Paradise Island
for Amazon training, where she learned the secrets of Wonder Woman's missing memories.
. When Aegeus was empowered by Bellerophon
to try to locate and destroy Paradise Island (and use its Purple Healing Ray
to restore Bellerophon's sight), the terrorists plotted to kidnap Steve Trevor
and force him to divulge the location of Paradise Island.
When Steve broke away from his captors, Sofia chased him into an underground cavern where they discovered the bones of Artemis
, the first Wonder Woman, as well as a scepter belonging to the goddess Athena
. Athena appeared in a vision to Sophia, entreating her to see through Aegeus's power-mad ways. In the crucial battle between Wonder Woman, Bellerophon, Aegeus, Trevor, and the terrorists, Sophia had a change of heart and turned the tables on Aegeus. She then requested sanctuary
on Paradise Island.
While living among the Amazons and learning their ways, the still-distrustful and defiant Sophia learned that Queen Hippolyta was withholding memory tapes of Wonder Woman's experiences with the first incarnations of Steve Trevor. Shocked at what seemed to her yet another hypocrisy, she stole the tapes and fled Paradise Island to inform Wonder Woman of Hippolyta's deception. Although temporarily delayed by Dr. Cyber
, who was impersonating Diana Prince, Sophia eventually led Wonder Woman, Trevor, and the love-god Eros
to learn of the previous lives of Steve Trevor.
During the final battle with the mad god Eros, Sophia was moved to see the compassion and community of the Amazon nation as it bound together to fight the god and save their home. When Wonder Woman renounced Paradise Island, Sophia embraced it, and pledged to rededicate herself to Amazon ideals.
During the rebuilding phase, however, several Amazons were troubled by Hippolyta's depression over Diana's rejection and her growing closeness to the outsider Sophia. An attempted coup was thwarted, however, when the goddess Kore
enlisted the Amazon nation to save Olympus from the coming Crisis on Infinite Earths
.
Sophia has not been seen in any published post-Crisis adventures.
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Crisis on Infinite Earths is a 12-issue American comic book limited series and crossover event, produced by DC Comics in 1985 to simplify its then 50-year-old continuity...
adventures of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She first appeared in All Star Comics #8 . The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously except for a brief hiatus in 1986....
as a reformed Greek terrorist who moved to Paradise Island
Themyscira
Themyscira is a fictional island nation in the DC Comics universe that is the place of origin of Wonder Woman and her sister Amazons. Known as Paradise Island since Wonder Woman and the island's first appearance in All Star Comics #8 , it was renamed "Themyscira" with the character's February...
for Amazon training, where she learned the secrets of Wonder Woman's missing memories.
Character history
Sofia was a member of a cell of Greek terrorists led by Nikos AegeusAegeus (comics)
Nikos Aegeus is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. The character is a minor supervillain who has primarily fought Wonder Woman.-Fictional character biography:Nikos Aegeus is the wanted leader of a Greek terrorist cell...
. When Aegeus was empowered by Bellerophon
Bellerophon
Bellerophon or Bellerophontes is a hero of Greek mythology. He was "the greatest hero and slayer of monsters, alongside of Cadmus and Perseus, before the days of Heracles", and his greatest feat was killing the Chimera, a monster that Homer depicted with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a...
to try to locate and destroy Paradise Island (and use its Purple Healing Ray
Purple Ray
The Purple Ray is a fictional healing device featured in the Wonder Woman comics.-Pre-Crisis:Prior to the comic book storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths, Diana invented the Purple Ray in order to heal Steve Trevor from injuries he sustained when his plane was shot down and he was left adrift in the...
to restore Bellerophon's sight), the terrorists plotted to kidnap Steve Trevor
Steve Trevor
Steve Trevor is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics, as the primary love interest of Wonder Woman. He first appeared in All Star Comics #8 .-Golden Age:...
and force him to divulge the location of Paradise Island.
When Steve broke away from his captors, Sofia chased him into an underground cavern where they discovered the bones of Artemis
Artemis
Artemis was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities. Her Roman equivalent is Diana. Some scholars believe that the name and indeed the goddess herself was originally pre-Greek. Homer refers to her as Artemis Agrotera, Potnia Theron: "Artemis of the wildland, Mistress of Animals"...
, the first Wonder Woman, as well as a scepter belonging to the goddess Athena
Athena
In Greek mythology, Athena, Athenê, or Athene , also referred to as Pallas Athena/Athene , is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, warfare, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, justice, and skill. Minerva, Athena's Roman incarnation, embodies similar attributes. Athena is...
. Athena appeared in a vision to Sophia, entreating her to see through Aegeus's power-mad ways. In the crucial battle between Wonder Woman, Bellerophon, Aegeus, Trevor, and the terrorists, Sophia had a change of heart and turned the tables on Aegeus. She then requested sanctuary
Sanctuary
A sanctuary is any place of safety. They may be categorized into human and non-human .- Religious sanctuary :A religious sanctuary can be a sacred place , or a consecrated area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.- Sanctuary as a sacred place :#Sanctuary as a sacred place:#:In...
on Paradise Island.
While living among the Amazons and learning their ways, the still-distrustful and defiant Sophia learned that Queen Hippolyta was withholding memory tapes of Wonder Woman's experiences with the first incarnations of Steve Trevor. Shocked at what seemed to her yet another hypocrisy, she stole the tapes and fled Paradise Island to inform Wonder Woman of Hippolyta's deception. Although temporarily delayed by Dr. Cyber
Doctor Cyber
Doctor Cyber is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. The character is a supervillain who fought Wonder Woman several times in stories taking place before the Crisis on Infinite Earths...
, who was impersonating Diana Prince, Sophia eventually led Wonder Woman, Trevor, and the love-god Eros
Eros
Eros , in Greek mythology, was the Greek god of love. His Roman counterpart was Cupid . Some myths make him a primordial god, while in other myths, he is the son of Aphrodite....
to learn of the previous lives of Steve Trevor.
During the final battle with the mad god Eros, Sophia was moved to see the compassion and community of the Amazon nation as it bound together to fight the god and save their home. When Wonder Woman renounced Paradise Island, Sophia embraced it, and pledged to rededicate herself to Amazon ideals.
During the rebuilding phase, however, several Amazons were troubled by Hippolyta's depression over Diana's rejection and her growing closeness to the outsider Sophia. An attempted coup was thwarted, however, when the goddess Kore
Kore
Kore is an energy drink distributed by GNC in 250 mL cans.-Ingredients:Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Glucuronolactone, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Caffeine, Sodium Benzoate, Inositol, Caramel Color, Potassium Sorbate, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine...
enlisted the Amazon nation to save Olympus from the coming Crisis on Infinite Earths
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Crisis on Infinite Earths is a 12-issue American comic book limited series and crossover event, produced by DC Comics in 1985 to simplify its then 50-year-old continuity...
.
Sophia has not been seen in any published post-Crisis adventures.