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{{Infobox Species
{{Infobox Species
|image= [[File:Helius and Selene IDW.jpg|250px]]
|image       = Helius and Selene IDW.jpg
|Species name= Olympian
|type       = [[Humanoid]]
|type= [[humanoid]]
|aka         = Gods
|aka= Gods
|affiliation =  
|affiliation=  
|origin     = [[Olympus]]
|origin= [[Olympus]]
|individuals = {{csl|[[Zeus]]|[[Aphrodite]]|[[Prometheus (mythology)|Prometheus]]}}
|appearances= [[DWM]]: ''[[The Life Bringer]]''
|only cs    = The Life Bringer! (comic story)
|mentions=
}}{{you may|Immortal|n1=another source for Greek mythology}}
|individuals= <ul><li> [[Aphrodite]] </li><li> [[Apollo]] </li><li> [[Ares]] </li><li> [[Asclepius]] </li><li> [[Helius]] </li><li> [[Hermes]] </li><li> [[Prometheus (The Life Bringer)|Prometheus]] </li><li> [[Selene]] </li><li> [[Zeus]]
'''Olympians''' (also referred to as '''Gods''') were a race of tall [[humanoid]]s from the planet [[Olympus]].
}}
:''For another source for [[Greek]] mythology, see the [[Immortal]]s.''
'''Olympians''' (also referred to as '''Gods''') were a race of tall [[Near-human|near-humans]] from the planet [[Olympus]].


==Biology==
== Biology ==
Olympians were taller than an average [[humanoid]] in size and their physiology was the same as that of humans. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Life Bringer]]'')
Olympians were taller than an average [[humanoid]] in size and their physiology was the same as that of humans. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Life Bringer! (comic story)}})


===Abilities===
=== Abilities ===
Olympians could [[Immortality|never die of old age]]. They were shown to be invulnerable to [[photon beams]], for example, when [[K9]] used them against two Olympians, who were unaffected. They were also able to survive in the [[vacuum]] of [[space]] without the need of [[oxygen]].
Olympians could [[Immortality|never die of old age]]. They were shown to be invulnerable to [[photon beam]]s; for example, when [[K9 Mark II]] used them against two Olympians, who were unaffected. They were also able to survive in the [[vacuum]] of [[space]] without the need of [[oxygen]].


Olympians were able to summon different types of energies when needed. [[Prometheus (The Life Bringer)|Prometheus]] was able to use an electric wave on the TARDIS which made it travel to [[Olympus]]. [[Zeus]] was able to appear in a gigantic form amongst clouds and emit massive amounts of electricity at the TARDIS. However the ship was unharmed by his attack. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Life Bringer]]'')
Olympians were able to summon different types of energies when needed. [[Prometheus (mythology)|Prometheus]] was able to use an electric wave on the TARDIS which made it travel to [[Olympus]]. [[Zeus]] was able to appear in a gigantic form amongst clouds and emit massive amounts of electricity at the TARDIS. However the ship was unharmed by his attack. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Life Bringer! (comic story)}})


==Culture==
== Culture ==
All Olympians obeyed the will of their leader [[Zeus]]; however, some were known to go rogue. Their attire appeared to be the same, which was a white toga. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Life Bringer]]'')
All Olympians obeyed the will of their leader [[Zeus]]; however, some were known to go rogue. Their attire appeared to be the same, which was a white toga. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Life Bringer! (comic story)}})


==Technology==
== Technology ==
Olympian technology was very advanced. However, some of their methods appeared primitive. Known transportation included shell-crafts, which could travel through the atmosphere, as well metal chariots. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Life Bringer]]'')
Olympian technology was very advanced. Known transportation included shell-crafts, which could travel through the [[atmosphere]], as well as [[metal]] [[chariot]]s. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Life Bringer! (comic story)}})


==History==
== History ==
The Olympians were responsible for controlling some parts of the universe. The Olympian [[Prometheus (The Life Bringer)|Prometheus]] was responsible for creating life in the universe. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Life Bringer]]'')
[[File:Olympians - gaze of the medusa.JPG|thumb|right|The space traveller [[Zeus]] (centre) with two other, unidentified members of his race. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Gaze of the Medusa (comic story)}})]]
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The Olympians were responsible for controlling some parts of the universe. The Olympian [[Prometheus (mythology)|Prometheus]] was responsible for [[First Proliferation|creating life in the universe]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Life Bringer! (comic story)}})
 
By another account, which did not mention the name of their race, Zeus and several of his people travelled the universe in a spaceship; they first arrived on Earth after capturing the alien criminal [[Medusa]], who hijacked their ship and crash-landed it in ancient Greece. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Gaze of the Medusa (comic story)}})
 
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[[Category:Immortality]]
[[Category:Binary-sex species]]

Latest revision as of 21:54, 11 April 2024

You may be looking for another source for Greek mythology.

Olympians (also referred to as Gods) were a race of tall humanoids from the planet Olympus.

Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]

Olympians were taller than an average humanoid in size and their physiology was the same as that of humans. (COMIC: The Life Bringer! [+]Loading...["The Life Bringer! (comic story)"])

Abilities[[edit] | [edit source]]

Olympians could never die of old age. They were shown to be invulnerable to photon beams; for example, when K9 Mark II used them against two Olympians, who were unaffected. They were also able to survive in the vacuum of space without the need of oxygen.

Olympians were able to summon different types of energies when needed. Prometheus was able to use an electric wave on the TARDIS which made it travel to Olympus. Zeus was able to appear in a gigantic form amongst clouds and emit massive amounts of electricity at the TARDIS. However the ship was unharmed by his attack. (COMIC: The Life Bringer! [+]Loading...["The Life Bringer! (comic story)"])

Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]

All Olympians obeyed the will of their leader Zeus; however, some were known to go rogue. Their attire appeared to be the same, which was a white toga. (COMIC: The Life Bringer! [+]Loading...["The Life Bringer! (comic story)"])

Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]

Olympian technology was very advanced. Known transportation included shell-crafts, which could travel through the atmosphere, as well as metal chariots. (COMIC: The Life Bringer! [+]Loading...["The Life Bringer! (comic story)"])

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

The space traveller Zeus (centre) with two other, unidentified members of his race. (COMIC: Gaze of the Medusa [+]Loading...["Gaze of the Medusa (comic story)"])

The Olympians were responsible for controlling some parts of the universe. The Olympian Prometheus was responsible for creating life in the universe. (COMIC: The Life Bringer! [+]Loading...["The Life Bringer! (comic story)"])

By another account, which did not mention the name of their race, Zeus and several of his people travelled the universe in a spaceship; they first arrived on Earth after capturing the alien criminal Medusa, who hijacked their ship and crash-landed it in ancient Greece. (COMIC: Gaze of the Medusa [+]Loading...["Gaze of the Medusa (comic story)"])