Circe (character)

Circe is a fictional supervillain appearing in DC Comics publications and related media. Based upon the Greek mythological figure of the same name who imprisoned Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, she is a wicked sorceress and recurring foe of Wonder Woman.

Circe first appeared as a ravishing blonde in 1949 in Wonder Woman #37, written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated by Harry G. Peter.

Pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths
In the original DC Comics continuity (prior to the Crisis on Infinite Earths), Circe is a centuries-old enchantress who is kept young by an elixir called vitae. It is made from a special combination of plants and herbs. While living on the island Aeaea, Circe gains magical powers.