Palutena

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Palutena
First appearance		Kid Icarus: Angelland Story
Gender		Female

Palutena (パルテナ, Parutena) is a fictional goddess from Nintendo's Kid Icarus series of video games. She first appeared as a non-playable character in 1986's Kid Icarus. Palutena was also included in the game's sequel, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, published in 1991 on the Game Boy and now appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl in Pit's Final Smash, "Palutena's Army". Her name is a shortened version of name of the Greek goddess Pallas Athena.

[edit] Character history

Palutena is the benevolent Goddess of Light, ruler of the kingdom of Angel Land, and guardian of Three Sacred Treasures (the Mirror Shield, Arrow of Light, and Pegasus Wings). Before the events of Kid Icarus and its sequel she shared sovereignty with Medusa, the Goddess of Darkness. Palutena used her powers for the good of mankind, to warm the earth and make crops grow. However, Medusa hated humans and used her power to undo Palutena's work. As punishment, Palutena transformed Medusa into a hideous monster and banished her to the Underworld.

Medusa, consumed with bitterness, swore revenge on Palutena. By forming an alliance with the evil monsters and spirits of the Underworld she was able to gather enough power to overwhelm Palutena's army. A surprise attack on Palutena's forces set the precedent for the war between the goddesses, with Medusa winning decisively at the final battle. Medusa captured Palutena and seized the Three Sacred Treasures, entrusting them to her most powerful servants.

[edit] Kid Icarus

Realizing that the only hope for her conquered people was the courageous angel, Pit, Palutena used the last of her power to free him from Medusa's prison in the Underworld and bestow upon him a sacred bow with limitless arrows. Pit was able to subsequently retrieve the Three Sacred Treasures, defeat Medusa, and liberate Palutena.

[edit] Of Myths and Monsters

Palutena then had a prophetic dream of her beloved Angel Land being attacked by an army of demons. She rushed to the oracle, who confirmed that the army was led by Orcos, a demon of terrifying power. Palutena quickly summoned Pit and told him of the impending crisis. She then sent Pit on a mission to obtain the Three Sacred Treasures and to become strong enough to oppose Orcos' evil might. After defeating Orcos, Palutena thanked Pit for once again protecting the peace and prosperity of her kingdom.

[edit] Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Screenshot of Super Smash Bros Brawl featuring Pit's "Final Smash". Palutena appears and sends an army of Centurions.

In Super Smash Bros. series, Palutena has a small role in the Subspace Emissary as she gives Pit her bow and sends him down to earth to help in the battle against the Subspace Army. In the stage called "Skyworld" a statue of Palutena appears in the background. She also appears in Pit's Final Smash, "Palutena's Army." Finally she appears as a collectible trophy.

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The ruling goddess of Angel Land. Palutena showered the earth with rays of light, using her powers for the good of mankind. But Medusa, who in her hate for mankind was banished to the underworld, makes war on Palutena and wins, capturing and holding the goddess deep within a temple. Palutena entrusts Pit with a sacred bow and the task of defeating Medusa.