Messiahs, Gods and Monsters: How Wonder Woman Continues the Religious Themes of Batman v Superman and the DCEU
At first glance, Wonder Woman is steeped in the legends of Ancient Greece. After all, this is a film starring a warrior woman who was brought up by the Amazons on the island of Themyscira, and the villain is none other than Ares himself. Dig a little deeper, though, and director Patty Jenkins has produced a fascinating film that blends Greek legends with a very different theology. Yes, you'll actually find strong echoes of Christian imagery, especially Messianic imagery.