- Belyllioth
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caption=Belyllioth
Art by:Ed Benes
character_name=Belyllioth
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publisher=DC Comics
debut="" #1 (June,1996 )
creators=William Messner-Loebs
alliances=Amazons Tartarus
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powers=
*magic user
*razor sharp claws
*controls 1/13th of Hell's demons|Belyllioth is a
fictional character anddemon owned byDC Comics , and part of the "Wonder Woman " comic book series.Fictional history
Belyllioth started as a demon
General living in the portion ofHell ruled over by the demon Dalkriig-Hath. She coveted his rule and managed to convince some of the lower grunt-level Myrmidon demons to help her battle him for the throne.After several attacks, Dalkriig-Hath's legions managed to capture Belyllioth and planned on publicly torturing her as an example to any other demon who may wish to follow her example. During this time though Dalkriig-Hath's newest bride Artemis and her Amazon sister Diana were watching the public spectacle from a nearby building.
Diana managed to stop the
executioner from torturing Belyllioth but was soon made a victim herself by the large number of demons faithful to Dalkriig-Hath. Artemis then joined the fight by freeing Belyllioth from her shackles, allowing her and her Myrmidon demons to resume their battle. Grateful to Artemis and Diana for freeing her, Belyllioth held back Dalkriig-Hath's forces until they could safely escape. Following their example, Belyllioth and her minions retreated to safety also.Opting to bide her time and accumulate more demons to her cause, Belyllioth was suprised to discover that a few months after their escape that Artemis had managed to kill Dalkriig-Hath in the mortal world. She thanked Artemis and quickly tried to assume lordship of the realm. Artemis' only stipulation for not standing in Belyllioth's way was that she release the souls of 6 members of the demon hunting group The Hellenders who had died battling Dalkriig-Hath. She agreed and they were given life again.
Belyllioth soon discovered though that holding on to her newfound title would be hard to do. The remaining 12 Princes of Hell had also discovered that Dalkriig-Hath had been destroyed and each tried to take over his portion of hell for themselves. This caused a huge war to take place that seemed to be a losing battle.
Realizing that as Dalkriig-Hath's widow Artemis was by rights entitled to become his replacement as ruler, Belyllioth traveled to the mortal realm seeking Artemis' aid. Artemis agreed to help Belyllioth's forces as the Underworld battle caused serious after effects in the mortal world. Telling Belyllioth that she didn't want to rule her dead husband's realm, Artemis hatched a plan.
Disguised as Artemis, Belyllioth presented herself before the 12 Princes of Hell demanding that she be allowed rule. They grudgingly accepted and magically gave her all rights to the title of the 13th Prince of Hell. After the ceremony was ended Belyllioth revealed her true form, which angered the 12 other rulers. As they could not refute their established blessing, they were forced to accept Belyllioth as a fellow ruler.
They did promise Artemis though that for her treachery that they would seek revenge against her if she should ever enter Hell again. Fortunately for her, Belyllioth now considers Artemis to be a great ally for helping her get the 13th throne and will help protect her when needed.
Powers and abilities
Belyllioth is now a high ranking demon lord, commanding 1/13th of the demons of hell. She is also a skilled sorcerer and warrior.
Comic book appearances
* Artemis: Requiem mini-series
*Wonder Woman Volume 2, Annual #6External links
* [http://www.comicvine.com/general-belyllioth/29-11969/ Comic Vine Profile]
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