In this week’s packed episode, Jared and Brit welcome Jid to the show to deep dive the publication and mythological history of Wonder Woman and her Amazon sisters. Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston, and artist Harry G. Peter in 1941 for DC Comics. Marston’s wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne, are credited as being his inspiration for the character’s appearance. In Greek mythology, the Amazons are portrayed in a number of ancient epic poems and legends, such as the Labours of Heracles, the Argonautica and the Iliad. They were a group of female warriors and hunters who were known for their physical agility, strength, archery, riding skills, and the arts of combat.

Discussed in this episode

1. The history of Wonder Woman And The Amazons

2. How Wonder Woman is disrespected in the movies

3. How the Amazons are portrayed in the comics

4. How the Amazons are portrayed in Greek Mythology

5. Wonder Woman, The Amazons, and LGBTQ Representation

What do you think? What are you favorite Amazons? How would you fix the role Wonder Woman and the Amazons play in DC? Do you want a Wonder Woman animated series?

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