- "Her name was Asteria. She was our greatest warrior. When mankind enslaved the Amazons, my mother freed us. But someone had to stay behind to hold back the tide of man so the others could escape to Themyscira. My people gave up all of their armor to make her one suit strong enough to take on the whole world, and Asteria sacrificed herself for a better day for others."
- ―Diana Prince to Steve Trevor[src]
Asteria is the former champion of the Amazons and was one of their greatest warriors ever, having earned the title The Golden Warrior. The Amazon Games are held each year in her honor, and a large golden statue of her likeness stands in the center of the coliseum.
Asteria's Armor was found by Diana at some point after the latter left Themyscira who later used it to fight against Cheetah and Max Lord during the Cold War in 1984.
Biography[]
Saving the Amazons[]
When Zeus created Themyscira due to Ares' increasing corrupting influence on mankind, Asteria became known as one of the Amazons' greatest warrior. After mankind turned on the Amazons, Asteria alone stayed behind and held back the attacking waves of man, allowing Hippolyta and the rest of her sisters in arms to flee to the safety of what would become their permanent home.[1] To honor her sacrifice, the Amazons built a statue in her honor in the Amazonian coliseum, which was prominently displayed during their Amazon Games.[2]
Life in the 20th century[]
Asteria, in 1984.
After Diana left the island, she sought the warrior of legend, but could only find her golden armor. She eventually stashed it in a secret room in her home in Washington, D.C..[2][1] She eventually wore the armor to fight off Cheetah and Max Lord.[2]
At some point, presumably in 1984, Asteria saved a baby from a falling pole, which garnered her thanks from the baby's mother.[2]
Personality[]
Not much is known about Asteria, but she was loyal and brave enough to potentially sacrifice herself for the sake of her sisters, choosing to be left behind to increase their chance of survival, never to see them again.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Amazonian physiology: Like all Amazons, Asteria possesses physical abilities that are beyond the normal human being. However, as the Golden Warrior, her abilities surpass most other Amazons.
Abilities[]
- Master combatant: Asteria is one of the greatest and most legendary warriors of the Amazons. She was able to defeat an army of men using her golden armor.
Equipment[]
- Golden armor: As the Golden Warrior, Asteria wore winged, golden armor, which was later found by Princess Diana of Themyscira.
Relationships[]
Allies[]
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Behind the Scenes[]
- Asteria is played by Lynda Carter, who played the role of Wonder Woman in the 1975 television series, Wonder Woman.
- A statue of Asteria can be seen at the end of the Amazon Games, but it's golden. In Wonder Woman 1984: The Junior Novel it's stone.
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