Andrea Thomas gains power by saying "Oh, mighty Isis".
Divine empowerment represents the ability of an individual to commit fantastic feats due to empowerment from some divine force, be it from a god, goddess, spirit or cosmic entity. This ability is most often found in media of the fantasy genre, as well as material found within the superhero/action genre.
A prime example of divine empowerment is the character of Captain Marvel, as seen in the 1974 children's television series Shazam!. By speaking the name Shazam, teenager Billy Batson calls upon the power of six ancient beings of power. Shazam is an acronym representing the first letter in the name of each of these beings. From these, Captain Marvel acquires
- Solomon - Wisdom
- Hercules - Strength
- Atlas - Stamina
- Zeus - Power
- Achilles - Invulnerability
- Mecury - Speed
In keeping with this, Captain Marvel's frequent ally, Isis, also receives power from a divine source, though she can only access it through the Amulet of Hatshepsut. Over three-thousand years ago, an Egyptian sorcerer crafted a mystical amulet and gave it to his queen, Hatshepsut, declaring that it contained the power of the goddess Isis herself. The wearer of such an item could command the power of the animals and of the elements. "You will soar as the falcon soars..." he told the queen. "...run with the speed of gazelles, and command the elements of sky and Earth". Three millennia later, a California science teacher named Andrea Thomas went on an archaeological dig in Egypt and uncovered the amulet. She instinctively learned about the relic's history and power and used it to transform herself into a champion for good. Calling herself Isis, after the amulet’s namesake, Andrea Thomas used her elemental powers to right wrongs and protect her friends. The power of the Goddess Isis granted Andrea several superhuman abilities whenever she spoke the phrase, "Oh, mighty Isis".
Characters[]
| Character | Source |
|---|---|
| Andrea Thomas | Isis |
| Billy Batson | DC Universe |