The Goddess Complex in Fiction

Buffy Summers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Popclaw, The Boys

Princess Jasmine, Aladdin

Aphrodite (Greek mythology)

Dionysus (Greek mythology)

Penny, The Big Bang Theory

Merida, Brave

Jessie, Toy Story

Daisy Buchannan, The Great Gatsy

Goddess Complex Villains

Bellatrix Lestrange, The Harry Potter Saga

Harleen Quinzel “Harley Quinn,” DC Universe

Ellaria Sand, Game of Thrones

Roxie Hart, Chicago

Alex Forrest, Fatal Attraction

Male Heroes

Jaime Lannister, Game of Thrones

Mr. Incredible, The Incredibles

Billy Batson “Shazam,” Shazam!

A-Train, The Boys

Aladdin, Aladdin

Peter Griffin, Family Guy

Green Lantern, Green Lantern

Andy Bernard, The Office

Robert Baratheon, Game of Thrones

Freddie Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody

Pvt. Hudson, Aliens

Loras Tyrell, Game of Thrones

Oberyn Martel, Game of Thrones

Peregrin Took, The Lord of the Rings

Jack Dawson, Titanic

Ash, Pokemon

Marty McFly, Back to the Future Trilogy

Homer Simpson, The Simpsons

Steve Harrington, Stranger Things

Male Villains

Joffrey Baratheon, Game of Thrones

Erik Killmonger, Black Panther

Hacebolus, Far Away Bird

ESFP – The Goddess Complex

Certitude. Ego. Theatrics.

Aphrodite

ESFP Women of History All-Star Line-up:

Antiquity: Aphrodite

Medieval: Anne Boleyn

Early Modern: Marie Antoinette

20th Century: Hedy Lamarr

“Let them eat cake.”
-Marie Antoinette

Behold! A goddess in our midst. Sure, it’a all about you, but that’s only because you dominate your world, born gloriously from giant and divine oyster shell. You get it right most of the time and put in the time to rally everyone toward the cause. You love to be loved, ad damn it, you love them for loving you! History has embraced you due to your potent willpower, rapid-fire smarts, and brute force of your astounding personality. Action is needed, and you’re the perfect one for the job. Outgoing and effortlessly theatrical, you never hesitate to say it like it is. Aww, did someone’s feelings get hurt while you out were kicking ass? Get over it, people. Instead of feeling insulted, they should be marveling at the Goddess Complex in action. Focus on the results, people! I mean, right? There’s real star power in your style. You also possess the dangerous combination of grounded thinking to plan big events with the imagination to deliver big and the expressive nature to market your ideas to the world. This means people better get out of the way, because you’re coming through. And you don’t simply get it right, you put extra effort in; you dress it up a bit, and everyone loves your final product. And why not? You’re phenomenal. History loves a good Goddess Complex.

Anne Boleyn

Besides perhaps a bit of (mostly) healthy narcissism, the Goddess Complex does have a remarkable serious side. Great women like you carry a deep sincerity out into the world. Your sincerity is often matched with a carefully preserved innocence that drives your passion for change. You are a big kid at heart, but with the full power of a serious woman. You also like the simplicity of play and like people who play back with you. But without warning, you switch to gravely serious and expect your allies to charge the battlefield anytime you have a plan, spontaneous or otherwise. Beneath all your pomp and severity, though, is someone who clings fiercely and loyally to the people you truly care about. Throughout history, your personality type often surprises everyone by their stalwart show of genuine loyalty to your crew.

The Goddess Complex also knows their audience and flaunt their dramatic style when committing to a course of action that history may need. You like to make an entrance and always demand the last word or the clever quip. The larger than life presence can backfire for the Goddess Complex as your All-Star line-up demonstrates. Not all these women of history had a fairy tale ending–but that’s only because big personalities step on toes. However, your knack for success usually inspires enough loyalty to keep history on your side.

Marie Antoinette

As a footnote, people trust the Goddess Complex as a female leader because you are quick to action and do so in the public sphere, for all to see. To the wild cheering crowds, your love of applause is only proof that you love the masses more than they love you. It’s why you put a little showmanship, or show-womanship into your self-expression. This desire to entertain others while also serving is what distinguishes you in history and earns you a few extra pages in the history books.

Heddy Lamarr

Frequency
According to the “MBTI Manual” published by CPP, The Goddess Complex accounts for 8.5% of the world population. 6.9% of men and 10.1% of women are ESFPs. This is the third most common personality type for women.

It’s Women’s History Month! I strongly encourage you to read up on these amazing women, especially if you haven’t yet heard of them.