They terrify audiences with their powers while also pushing the heroes to reach their full potential.
Over the years, Disney has had a wide range of male villains.
Yet some of their most memorable villains have been the women.
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Mirage is one of Disney’s moststand-out villains from their Saturday Morning Cartoonsthanks to how unapologetically cruel she is.
Now called Te Ka, she attacked Maui and caused the heart to be swallowed by the ocean.
She also unleashes a life-killing plague that threatens to wipe out all food on the surrounding islands.
Their leader is Shenzi, who is almost always accompanied by her companions, Banzai and Edd.
In exchange, the hyenas will be allowed to enter the Pride Lands and enjoy its hunting grounds.
Shenzi’s presence inThe Lion Kingadds a good mixture of comedy and worldbuilding for the villain faction.
Alma is a fascinating antagonist from Disneybecause everything she does is motivated by love.
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