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So, why does one of the most enduring tropes in her 80-year history involve a slinky, perfumed villainess placing the Daughter of Hippolyta under a hypnotic spell? seductress hypnotizes wonder woman
The answer lies in Diana’s greatest strength: her empathy. Unlike Batman, who walls off his trauma, or Superman, who relies on inviolable Kryptonian biology, Wonder Woman’s power is love. And love, unfortunately, leaves the door open for betrayal. Liked this post