List of Hercules and Xena characters
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This is a list of significant characters from the television program
s Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
and Xena: Warrior Princess
.
are an all-female tribe who make frequent appearances in the series. They are first depicted as a large nation that spreads throughout the land and then later as a number of tribes scattered throughout the world, segregated by an unknown cataclysm from their distant past. The Amazons trace their creation to the goddess Artemis
, and value an all-female society that strives to uphold the same rights and freedoms for women as those of men. Each tribe is headed by a queen, whose position may be either inherited, or passed on as a right of caste to any named successor. A queen's authority may also be openly challenged by another royal Amazon and her title relinquished if she is defeated in single combat.
Although several tribes are known in different countries, Xena deals prominently with the Greek Amazons and the Northern Amazons of Siberia
. With her fighting skills and advocacy for women's rights, Xena bears a striking resemblance to the Amazons. But she is careful to emphasize that she is not an Amazon, nor does she deserve the honor of becoming one. She turns down offers to join the tribes, preferring an independent, nomad
ic lifestyle to the membership of a collective. The series reveals that some of the Amazons do not trust Xena because of atrocities she committed against them in her past, although most respect her abilities as a warrior.
Gabrielle
, on the other hand, during her first encounter with the Greek Amazon tribe throws herself over an Amazon named Terreis to protect her from falling arrows. Although Terreis is already dying, she is impressed by Gabrielle's bravery and gives her her right of caste. Terreis was the next in line to rule, and by giving Gabrielle the right, Gabrielle becomes an Amazon Princess of the Greek tribe.
This chance encounter leads to Gabrielle's acceptance into the Amazons, and with it she carries her titles duties and expectations. Although Gabrielle decides to continue to follow Xena on her adventures, she is occasionally called by her Amazon sisters in times of need or to fulfill her duties as royalty. The tribes also value Xena as an experienced warrior, and occasionally request her assistance.
Among the known Amazons are:
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
s Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys is a television series, filmed in New Zealand and the United States. It was produced from 1995, and was very loosely based on the tales of the classical Greek culture hero Heracles...
and Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess is an American–New Zealand supernatural fantasy adventure series that aired in syndication from September 4, 1995 until June 18, 2001....
.
Main characters
- HerculesHeraclesHeracles ,born Alcaeus or Alcides , was a divine hero in Greek mythology, the son of Zeus and Alcmene, foster son of Amphitryon and great-grandson of Perseus...
(portrayed by Kevin SorboKevin SorboKevin David Sorbo is an American actor best known for the roles of Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda and Kull in Kull the Conqueror.-Early life:...
): Son of ZeusZeusIn the ancient Greek religion, Zeus was the "Father of Gods and men" who ruled the Olympians of Mount Olympus as a father ruled the family. He was the god of sky and thunder in Greek mythology. His Roman counterpart is Jupiter and his Etruscan counterpart is Tinia.Zeus was the child of Cronus...
and AlcmeneAlcmeneIn Greek mythology, Alcmene or Alcmena was the mother of Heracles.-Background:Alcmene was born to Electryon, the son of Perseus and Andromeda, and king of Tiryns and Mycenae or Medea in Argolis. Her mother was Anaxo, daughter of Alcaeus and Astydamia, daughter of Pelops and Hippodameia...
. - IolausIolausIn Greek mythology, Iolaus was a Theban divine hero, son of Iphicles, Heracles's brother, and Automedusa.He was famed for being Heracles's nephew and for helping with some of his Labors, and also for being one of the Argonauts...
(portrayed by Michael HurstMichael HurstMichael Eric Hurst, ONZM is a New Zealand actor, director and writer, mostly on stage and television. He is probably best known internationally for playing Iolaus in the television programs Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and companion series Xena: Warrior Princess...
): Hercules'HerculesHercules is the Roman name for Greek demigod Heracles, son of Zeus , and the mortal Alcmene...
sidekickSidekickA sidekick is a close companion who is generally regarded as subordinate to the one he accompanies. Some well-known fictional sidekicks are Don Quixote's Sancho Panza, Sherlock Holmes' Doctor Watson, The Lone Ranger's Tonto, The Green Hornet's Kato and Batman's Robin.-Origins:The origin of the...
, best friend and companion. - XenaXenaXena is a fictional character from Robert Tapert's Xena: Warrior Princess franchise. She first appeared in the 1995–1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before going on to appear in Xena: Warrior Princess TV show and subsequent comic book of the same name...
(portrayed by Lucy LawlessLucy LawlessLucy Lawless, MNZM is a New Zealander actress and singer best known for playing the title character of the internationally successful television series Xena: Warrior Princess....
): Once a power-hungry warlordWarlordA warlord is a person with power who has both military and civil control over a subnational area due to armed forces loyal to the warlord and not to a central authority. The term can also mean one who espouses the ideal that war is necessary, and has the means and authority to engage in war...
, she was shown the error of her ways by Hercules and later repented and renounced her old life as an evil warrior. However, as she was about to turn her back on her old life, she came across a group of young girls destined to be sold into slaverySlaverySlavery is a system under which people are treated as property to be bought and sold, and are forced to work. Slaves can be held against their will from the time of their capture, purchase or birth, and deprived of the right to leave, to refuse to work, or to demand compensation...
, one of which was GabrielleGabrielle (Xena)Gabrielle is a fictional character played by Renée O'Connor in Xena: Warrior Princess. She is referred to by fans as the Battling Bard of Potidaea. Her trademark weapons are the Amazon fighting staff and later, the sais...
, who later allied and morally guided Xena in her adventurous journeys. Xena is considered to be a counter-part of Hercules, despite her supposed pure-mortal blood-status. She is considered extremely powerful in the spiritual world, having defeated Alti on many occasions. - GabrielleGabrielle (Xena)Gabrielle is a fictional character played by Renée O'Connor in Xena: Warrior Princess. She is referred to by fans as the Battling Bard of Potidaea. Her trademark weapons are the Amazon fighting staff and later, the sais...
(portrayed by Renée O'ConnorReneé O'ConnorRenée O'Connor is an American actress, producer and director best known for playing the role of Gabrielle on the TV series Xena: Warrior Princess from 1995 to 2001.-Early career:...
): One of the slave girls rescued in Xena's first acts of good, who was initially resisted in her advances to ally with Xena. Moreover, after pushing her luck to impress, she became Xena'sXenaXena is a fictional character from Robert Tapert's Xena: Warrior Princess franchise. She first appeared in the 1995–1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before going on to appear in Xena: Warrior Princess TV show and subsequent comic book of the same name...
sidekickSidekickA sidekick is a close companion who is generally regarded as subordinate to the one he accompanies. Some well-known fictional sidekicks are Don Quixote's Sancho Panza, Sherlock Holmes' Doctor Watson, The Lone Ranger's Tonto, The Green Hornet's Kato and Batman's Robin.-Origins:The origin of the...
, moral guide, and later best friend and companion.
The Amazons
The AmazonsAmazons
The Amazons are a nation of all-female warriors in Greek mythology and Classical antiquity. Herodotus placed them in a region bordering Scythia in Sarmatia...
are an all-female tribe who make frequent appearances in the series. They are first depicted as a large nation that spreads throughout the land and then later as a number of tribes scattered throughout the world, segregated by an unknown cataclysm from their distant past. The Amazons trace their creation to the goddess Artemis
Artemis
Artemis was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities. Her Roman equivalent is Diana. Some scholars believe that the name and indeed the goddess herself was originally pre-Greek. Homer refers to her as Artemis Agrotera, Potnia Theron: "Artemis of the wildland, Mistress of Animals"...
, and value an all-female society that strives to uphold the same rights and freedoms for women as those of men. Each tribe is headed by a queen, whose position may be either inherited, or passed on as a right of caste to any named successor. A queen's authority may also be openly challenged by another royal Amazon and her title relinquished if she is defeated in single combat.
Although several tribes are known in different countries, Xena deals prominently with the Greek Amazons and the Northern Amazons of Siberia
Siberia
Siberia is an extensive region constituting almost all of Northern Asia. Comprising the central and eastern portion of the Russian Federation, it was part of the Soviet Union from its beginning, as its predecessor states, the Tsardom of Russia and the Russian Empire, conquered it during the 16th...
. With her fighting skills and advocacy for women's rights, Xena bears a striking resemblance to the Amazons. But she is careful to emphasize that she is not an Amazon, nor does she deserve the honor of becoming one. She turns down offers to join the tribes, preferring an independent, nomad
Nomad
Nomadic people , commonly known as itinerants in modern-day contexts, are communities of people who move from one place to another, rather than settling permanently in one location. There are an estimated 30-40 million nomads in the world. Many cultures have traditionally been nomadic, but...
ic lifestyle to the membership of a collective. The series reveals that some of the Amazons do not trust Xena because of atrocities she committed against them in her past, although most respect her abilities as a warrior.
Gabrielle
Gabrielle (Xena)
Gabrielle is a fictional character played by Renée O'Connor in Xena: Warrior Princess. She is referred to by fans as the Battling Bard of Potidaea. Her trademark weapons are the Amazon fighting staff and later, the sais...
, on the other hand, during her first encounter with the Greek Amazon tribe throws herself over an Amazon named Terreis to protect her from falling arrows. Although Terreis is already dying, she is impressed by Gabrielle's bravery and gives her her right of caste. Terreis was the next in line to rule, and by giving Gabrielle the right, Gabrielle becomes an Amazon Princess of the Greek tribe.
This chance encounter leads to Gabrielle's acceptance into the Amazons, and with it she carries her titles duties and expectations. Although Gabrielle decides to continue to follow Xena on her adventures, she is occasionally called by her Amazon sisters in times of need or to fulfill her duties as royalty. The tribes also value Xena as an experienced warrior, and occasionally request her assistance.
Among the known Amazons are:
- Queen HippolytaHippolytaIn Greek mythology, Hippolyta or Hippolyte is the Amazonian queen who possessed a magical girdle she was given by her father Ares, the god of war. The girdle was a waist belt that signified her authority as queen of the Amazons....
(portrayed by Roma DowneyRoma DowneyRoma Downey is an actress, singer, and producer, from Derry, Northern Ireland. She is best known as Tess's angel/employee, Monica, the main character of the TV series Touched by an Angel. She is also the wife of television producer, Mark Burnett.-Early life:Downey was born and raised in Derry...
): Daughter of Ares and an unknown mortal woman. She is the queen of the Amazons. - AmariceAmariceAmarice is a fictional character in the popular TV series Xena: Warrior Princess. She is portrayed by the American actress Jennifer Sky.-Character history:...
(portrayed by Jennifer SkyJennifer SkyJennifer Sky is an American actress. She is known for her role as Sarah Webber on General Hospital .-Personal life:...
): She is an over-zealous young Amazon. She disputed Eli's philosophy of non-violence and criticized Gabrielle for following it. Amarice vowed to live her life in memory of "The Warrior Princess". She killed in battle - EphinyEphinyEphiny is a fictional character from the hit television series Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. She is portrayed by actress Danielle Cormack.-History:Ephiny is a trusted Amazon warrior in the tribe led by Queen Melosa....
(portrayed by Danielle CormackDanielle CormackDanielle Cormack is a stage and screen actress from New Zealand. She was one of the original core cast of the long-running soap opera Shortland Street, though she is also known for her role as the Amazon Ephiny in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess, Cynthia Ross in The Cult, and Shota in...
): The proud and loyal AmazonAmazonsThe Amazons are a nation of all-female warriors in Greek mythology and Classical antiquity. Herodotus placed them in a region bordering Scythia in Sarmatia...
queen of the Telaquire tribe. Although loyal to her tribe, she wanted to foster peace between her people and the Centaurs. She later marries a Centaur named PhantesPhantesPhantes, in Greek mythology, is one of the sons of Aegyptus and Caliadne. He married Theano, one of the Danaids, daughter of Danaus and Polyxo....
, and bears him a centaur son named Xenan in honor of Xena. She is the Queen of an Amazon tribe while the queen, Gabrielle, is away. She is later killed by Brutus. - Terreis (portrayed by Rebekah Kopakah): Princess of the Telaquire amazons. Killed by Krykus in battle. She replaced by Gabrielle.
- Queen CyaneCyaneIn Greek mythology, Cyane or Kyane was a nymph who tried to prevent Hades from abducting Persephone, her playmate. Upon failure, she dissolved away in tears and melted into her pool. In a slightly different version, Cyane was the Naiad of a spring in the Sicilian town of Syracuse...
I (portrayed by Victoria PrattVictoria PrattVictoria Ainsle Pratt is a Canadian actress and fitness model. Her television roles include Xena: Warrior Princess, Once a Thief, Cleopatra 2525, Mutant X, and Day Break. Her film roles include House of the Dead 2.-Early life:Pratt attended Chesley District High School in Chesley, Ontario...
): Queen of the Northern tribes. Killed by Xena under Alti's infuence. - Otere (portrayed by Sanelle Vosloo as a child and Sheeri RappaportSheeri RappaportSheeri Rappaport is an American actress. She currently portrays lab technician Mandy Webster on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.Rappaport made her television debut with a guest role on Clarissa Explains It All...
as adult): A child who after grown up became a queen of the Northern tribes. - Yakut (portrayed by Kate Elliot): The shamaness of the Northern tribes who revived Alti's spirit for good without the knowledge of the danger. Killed in battle but her spirit stilled alive forever.
- Cyane II: Another queen of the northern tribes.
- Cyane III (portrayed by Morgan Reese Fairhead): The third and final queen of the Northern tribes.
- Queen Marga (portrayed by Sela Apera): A queen of the Greek tribes who after killed by Prince Moloch.
- Queen VariaVariaVaria may refer to:* Varia , character on Xena: Warrior Princess* Varia Suit, armor expansion in the Metroid video game series* Vicovaro or Varia, a town in Italy...
(portrayed by Tsianina JoelsonTsianina JoelsonTsianina Joelson , or Tsianina Lohmann, is an American actress, fitness model, and former beauty queen.Joelson was born in 1975 in Coquille, Oregon to Ken and Betty Means. She was crowned Miss Coos County in 1993. She was married to former football player Greg Joelson when she won Fitness America's...
): Another queen of the greek tribes who trained by Xena after Marga's death. - Queen Gwyn-Teir (portrayed by Kirstie O'Sullivan): Queen of the Celtic tribes. Killed in battle and her body fed to a shark to save the other Amazons from shark's teeth.
- Queen Kanae (portrayed by Marise Wipani): Queen of the Telaquire tribes.
- Queen Mawu-Ka (portrayed by Michelle Blanchard): Queen of the African tribes. Killed in battle.
- Tura (portrayed by Mia Korning: A former friend of Varia. Killed in Livia's attack.
Mortals
- AlcmeneAlcmeneIn Greek mythology, Alcmene or Alcmena was the mother of Heracles.-Background:Alcmene was born to Electryon, the son of Perseus and Andromeda, and king of Tiryns and Mycenae or Medea in Argolis. Her mother was Anaxo, daughter of Alcaeus and Astydamia, daughter of Pelops and Hippodameia...
(portrayed by Jennifer Ludlum, Kim Michalis, Elizabeth HawthorneElizabeth HawthorneElizabeth Hawthorne, ONZM, is a New Zealand-born actress who is best known for her role as Mrs. Macready in the 2005 film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and the Peter Jackson supernatural comedy The Frighteners. She played Judge Harriet Caldwell in the 2004 TV...
, Liddy HollowayLiddy HollowayElizabeth Brenda "Liddy" Holloway was a New Zealand actress.Born in Wellington, New Zealand, the daughter of a politician, Phil Holloway, Liddy Holloway originally worked as a journalist. She switched to acting and had a long career in the theater...
, Rachel BlakelyRachel BlakelyRachel Blakely is an Australian actress. Her works include films such as Love Until, Young Hercules and Counterstrike, as well as guest appearances on television shows such as Xena: Warrior Princess, State Coroner and Flipper; from 2006 to 2007 she starred as Glenda Fry in the Australian...
, and Sharon Tyrrell in the TV series, voiced by Josephine DavisonJosephine DavisonJosephine Davison is a New Zealand actress. She is well known for playing Gina Rossi-Dodds in the New Zealand soap Shortland Street, Morgana in Power Rangers: S.P.D. and the voice of Itassis in Power Rangers: Mystic Force...
in the animated film): Alcmene is the mother of Hercules and Iphicles. - AltiAltiAlti is a fictional character in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. She is portrayed by Claire Stansfield.-Overview:Alti is a Siberian Amazon Shamaness. She was driven out of her Siberian tribe by Queen Cyane, because of her hunger for power...
(portrayed by Claire StansfieldClaire StansfieldClaire Stansfield is an actress, director, fashion designer and former model. She is best-known for her recurring role as "Alti" in several episodes of the TV series Xena: Warrior Princess.-Life and career:...
): Alti is an evil shaman who sought revenge against the Siberian Amazon nation for expelling her from their tribe. - AtalantaAtalantaAtalanta is a character in Greek mythology.-Legend:Atalanta was the daughter of Iasus , a Boeotian or an Arcadian princess . She is often described as a goddess. Apollodorus is the only one who gives an account of Atalanta’s birth and upbringing...
(portrayed by Corey Everson): Atalanta is a Greek athlete and female warrior exclusive in "Hercules: The Legendary Journey." She fell in love with Hercules right from her first appearance. - AutolycusAutolycusIn Greek mythology, Autolycus was a son of Hermes and Chione. He was the husband of Neaera, or according to Homer, of Amphithea...
(portrayed by Bruce CampbellBruce CampbellBruce Lorne Campbell is an American film and television actor. As a cult movie actor, Campbell starred as Ashley J. "Ash" Williams in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead series of films and he has starred in many low-budget cult films such as Crimewave, Maniac Cop, Bubba Ho-tep, Escape From L.A. and Sundown:...
): Autolycus is the self-proclaimed "King of Thieves" who has a kinder heart than he lets on. He is friends with Xena and Hercules, though they don't always trust him for his devious nature. - BoriasBoriasBorias is a fictional character in the cult television program, Xena: Warrior Princess. He is portrayed by Marton Csokas.-Overview:The warlord Borias, possibly of Hunnish descent, plundered many cities and villages in ancient Greece alongside Xena. They had a passionate affair from which she became...
(portrayed by Marton CsokasMarton Csokas-Early life:Csokas was born in Invercargill, New Zealand. His mother, a nurse, is of Irish and Danish descent; his Hungarian-born father, also named Márton Csókás, worked as a mechanical engineer...
): A warlord who became good. He later became Xena's Lover and the Father of Solan. - CyreneCyrene (Xena)Cyrene is a fictional character in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. She was portrayed by the actress Darien Takle.- Character history :...
(portrayed by Darien Talke): Mother of XenaXenaXena is a fictional character from Robert Tapert's Xena: Warrior Princess franchise. She first appeared in the 1995–1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before going on to appear in Xena: Warrior Princess TV show and subsequent comic book of the same name...
. Tavern and inn-keeper, prominent figure in the village of AmphipolisAmphipolisAmphipolis was an ancient Greek city in the region once inhabited by the Edoni people in the present-day region of Central Macedonia. It was built on a raised plateau overlooking the east bank of the river Strymon where it emerged from Lake Cercinitis, about 3 m. from the Aegean Sea. Founded in...
. - Deianeira (portrayed by Tawny KitaenTawny KitaenJulie "Tawny" Kitaen is an American actress and media personality. She became famous in the 1980s for appearing in several hard rock videos for the band Whitesnake, including the hit "Here I Go Again". Kitaen was married to Whitesnake lead singer David Coverdale from 1989–1991...
): Deianeira was the wife of Hercules. She gave birth to his three children; Aeson, Klonus, and Ilea. She was known to be feisty when she met Hercules. However, Deianeira was killed, along with the children, by Hera. - Draco (portrayed by Jay Laga'aiaJay Laga'aiaJay Laga'aia is an actor and singer. He is best known internationally for his role as Captain Typho in the films Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.-Career:...
): Warlord enemy of XenaXenaXena is a fictional character from Robert Tapert's Xena: Warrior Princess franchise. She first appeared in the 1995–1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before going on to appear in Xena: Warrior Princess TV show and subsequent comic book of the same name...
. - EliEli (Xena)Eli is a fictional character from the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. He is portrayed by American actor Timothy Omundson.-The Devi:...
(portrayed by Timothy OmundsonTimothy OmundsonTimothy Michael Omundson is an American actor perhaps most notable for his supporting roles as Sean Potter on the CBS television series Judging Amy, Eli on the syndicated series Xena: Warrior Princess, and as Carlton Lassiter in the hit USA Network series Psych...
): Mystical healer befriended by Xena and Gabrielle in India, who martyred himself to Ares. - Eve (portrayed by Adrienne WilkinsonAdrienne WilkinsonAdrienne Marie Wilkinson is an American actress.- Biography :Adrienne Wilkinson was born in Memphis, Missouri. She is of Irish, Scottish, English, Cherokee, Danish and German heritage....
): Xena's daughter who bears Callisto's soul. - Julius CaesarCaesar (Xena)Caesar is a fictional character from the television series Xena: Warrior Princess loosely based on Julius Caesar. He is portrayed by New Zealand actor Karl Urban. Caesar is a recurring antagonist in seasons two and three, with a guest appearance in season six as well as being the main antagonist of...
(portrayed by Karl UrbanKarl UrbanKarl-Heinz Urban is a New Zealand actor.He is known for playing Éomer in the second and third installments of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in the 2009 film Star Trek and Julius Caesar on Xena: Warrior Princess...
): Roman general and statesman, the Conqueror of Gaul. Once a lover and now enemy of Xena. He was assassinated by a group of senatorial conspirators on the Ides of March, 44 BC. - JoxerJoxerJoxer is a fictional character in the syndicated television series Xena: Warrior Princess, played by American actor Ted Raimi. He is a comical wanna-be warrior who styles himself "Joxer the Mighty", and later "Joxer the Magnificent"....
(portrayed by Ted RaimiTed RaimiTheodore "Ted"/"Half Ted" Raimi is an American actor, perhaps best known for his roles as Lieutenant Tim O'Neill in seaQuest DSV and Joxer the Mighty in Xena: Warrior Princess/Hercules: The Legendary Journeys...
): Joxer is a loyal friend to both XenaXenaXena is a fictional character from Robert Tapert's Xena: Warrior Princess franchise. She first appeared in the 1995–1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before going on to appear in Xena: Warrior Princess TV show and subsequent comic book of the same name...
& GabrielleGabrielle (Xena)Gabrielle is a fictional character played by Renée O'Connor in Xena: Warrior Princess. She is referred to by fans as the Battling Bard of Potidaea. Her trademark weapons are the Amazon fighting staff and later, the sais...
. He is in love with Gabrielle, but his love is unrequited, so Joxer just settles for being a good friend. Joxer comes from a ruthless warlord family, but he is the White Sheep. Joxer is killed by Eve, Xena's daughter. - King Iphicles (portrayed by Kevin Smith): Half-brother of Hercules. His father is Amphitryon, and his mother is Alcmene. He bears a passing resemblance to AresAres (Hercules and Xena)Ares is a character on the television shows Xena: Warrior Princess, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Young Hercules. He was portrayed by New Zealand actor Kevin Tod Smith...
. - King JasonJasonJason was a late ancient Greek mythological hero from the late 10th Century BC, famous as the leader of the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcus...
(portrayed by Jeffrey ThomasJeffrey Thomas (actor)Jeffrey Thomas is a Welsh-born New Zealand actor, best known for his television roles. He rose to prominence in New Zealand in the late 1980s with the lead role of Inspector "Sharky" Finn in the TVNZ police drama series Shark in the Park, and is also well-known for his roles in two long-running New...
at middle-age, Chris ConradChris ConradChristopher Andrew "Chris" Conrad is an American actor, known for playing Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. He should not be confused with fellow actor Christian Conrad ....
at young-adult): The legendary ruler of Corinth and Argos, hero to Hercules, and leader of the ArgonautsArgonautsThe Argonauts ) were a band of heroes in Greek mythology who, in the years before the Trojan War, accompanied Jason to Colchis in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. Their name comes from their ship, the Argo, which was named after its builder, Argus. "Argonauts", therefore, literally means...
. Jason later gave up his crown to Iphicles and married Alcmene. - Lao MaLao MaLao Ma is a fictional character in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. She is portrayed by Korean-American actress Jacqueline Kim. Lao Ma is first introduced in the series in a two-episode story arc comprising The Debt Part I and Part II. The first episode has Xena, relating to Gabrielle...
(portrayed by Jacqueline Kim): Lao Ma is a woman of peace and wisdom. She is hard and soft at the same time, like water. She is probably one of the most influential figures in Xena'sXenaXena is a fictional character from Robert Tapert's Xena: Warrior Princess franchise. She first appeared in the 1995–1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before going on to appear in Xena: Warrior Princess TV show and subsequent comic book of the same name...
life. Lao Ma possesses great spiritual power, which she tried to teach to Xena. - Lyceus (portrayed by Aaron Devitt): The younger brother of Xena and Toris. He was killed by Cortese
- Mabon: A 10-year-old boy who is a DruidDruidA druid was a member of the priestly class in Britain, Ireland, and Gaul, and possibly other parts of Celtic western Europe, during the Iron Age....
and the Keeper of Wisdom. - Najara (portrayed by Kathryn MorrisKathryn MorrisKathryn Morris is an American actress, best known for her lead role as Detective Lilly Rush in the CBS series Cold Case.-Career:...
): A strange warrior woman who is lead through life by Djinn. She leads a group of warriors to fight for the light against evil. XenaXenaXena is a fictional character from Robert Tapert's Xena: Warrior Princess franchise. She first appeared in the 1995–1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before going on to appear in Xena: Warrior Princess TV show and subsequent comic book of the same name...
discovers that Najara is not as good as she appears to be. Najara gives the wrongdoers the chance to repent and turn to the light, but if they refuse or she senses their conversion is not pure, she then kills them. - Nebula (portrayed by Gina TorresGina TorresGina Torres is an American television and movie actress. She is known for her roles in science fiction and fantasy. She has appeared in many television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys , Xena: Warrior Princess , the short-lived Cleopatra 2525, as well as Alias , Firefly Gina...
): A female pirate who is the half-sister of Gilgamesh and the princess of Sumeria. - SalmoneusSalmoneusIn Greek mythology, Salmoneus was the son of Aeolus and Enarete, the brother of Athamas, Sisyphus, Cretheus, Perieres, Deionus, Canace, Alcyone, and Perimede. Salmoneus was the father of Tyro by his first wife Alcidice, the second one being Sidero....
(portrayed by Robert TreborRobert TreborRobert Trebor is an American character actor, perhaps best known for his role as "Salmoneus" on the cult hits Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess...
): A salesman, always on the lookout to make a quick dinar, and not above tricking people by selling faulty goods. Also a friend to Xena and Hercules, and on rare occasion shows some caring and kindness. - SolanSolan (Xena)Solan is a fictional character in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess, he is played by David Taylor, and later by Nicko Vella.-Biography:...
(portrayed by David Taylor and Nicko Vella): Xena's and Borias' son. Killed by Hope
Olympian Gods
- AphroditeAphrodite (Xena and Hercules)Aphrodite is a fictional character played by Alexandra Tydings in Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.-Overview:...
(portrayed by Alexandra TydingsAlexandra TydingsAlexandra Tydings Luzzatto is an American actress, best known for her role as the Greek goddess Aphrodite on the popular TV series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and on its spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess.-Early life:She first began her career at the age of 11 at the Royal Ballet's production of...
): Aphrodite is the Greek Goddess of Love. She is the half-sister of Hercules and other gods as well. Her son is Cupid, the God of Love. She is depicted as a valley-girl and even portrays the behaviors as such. She is married to Hephaestus, until Hephaestus is killed by Xena. Despite her anger towards Xena for killing her husband, Aphrodite still indirectly aids Xena by transporting her, an injured Gabrielle and a dying Eve to Olympus. She temporarily loses her godhood when the demented-emperor Caligula starts leeching off of her powers. Her immortality is eventually restored by golden apples. - ApolloApolloApollo is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in Greek and Roman mythology...
(portrayed by Scott MichaelsonScott MichaelsonScott Michaelson is an Australian actor and manager who is most famous for playing Brad Willis in Neighbours...
): Apollo is the Greek God of the Sun and son of Zeus and Leto. He is one of the rudest and most arrogant gods on Olympus, which is nowhere close to the myth. When it came to the birth of Eve, Apollo sent a priest named Tazor to destroy Eve. - AresAres (Hercules and Xena)Ares is a character on the television shows Xena: Warrior Princess, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Young Hercules. He was portrayed by New Zealand actor Kevin Tod Smith...
(portrayed by Kevin Smith): Ares is the Greek God of War. He is the half-brother of Hercules and other gods as well. He is known to be served by Discord, Strife, and Deimos. Ares is considered to be easily swayed, joining forces with Dahak at one point. He is disliked by most of the gods, and is taunted relentlessly by Athena. Despite the malevolent front he puts up, he is surprisingly sympathetic and caring, even going as far to giving up his immortality to resurrect Eve and heal Gabrielle so Xena could kill his sister, Athena. His unrequited love for Xena is considered to be the main theme between the two characters, as Xena's love for Ares is platonic at best. As Xena says, "You were bad for me, Ares. You still are". To repay Ares for his sacrifice, Xena steals golden apples from the Norse-god Odin to restore Ares's godhood. - ArtemisArtemisArtemis was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities. Her Roman equivalent is Diana. Some scholars believe that the name and indeed the goddess herself was originally pre-Greek. Homer refers to her as Artemis Agrotera, Potnia Theron: "Artemis of the wildland, Mistress of Animals"...
(portrayed by Rhonda McHardy in the TV series, Josephine DavisonJosephine DavisonJosephine Davison is a New Zealand actress. She is well known for playing Gina Rossi-Dodds in the New Zealand soap Shortland Street, Morgana in Power Rangers: S.P.D. and the voice of Itassis in Power Rangers: Mystic Force...
in the animated movie): Artemis is the Greek Goddess of the Hunt and Wild. She is twin sister of Apollo. Artemis is also known as the Goddess of the Amazons as well. Xena killed Artemis with her own arrows when she tried shot her. - AthenaAthenaIn Greek mythology, Athena, Athenê, or Athene , also referred to as Pallas Athena/Athene , is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, warfare, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, justice, and skill. Minerva, Athena's Roman incarnation, embodies similar attributes. Athena is...
(portrayed by Amanda Lister, Jane Fullerton-Smith, and Paris Jefferson): Athena was the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Warfare, and Weaving. She was the daughter of Zeus and Metis. Despite many depictions of Athena in classical mythology, Athena is depicted as more self-righteous and condescending than wise. She strategically plans for the demise of Eve, and later, even Xena. When Xena goes to Olympus and tries to kill Athena, Eve has already died from a stab-wound inflicted by a Fury-possessed Gabrielle, stripping Xena of the power to kill gods. Just as Athena is about to kill Xena, Ares resurrects Eve, restoring Xena's power to slay gods. Xena quickly kills Athena with a second jab to the stomach. - Celesta - The fictional Messenger of the Underworld and sister of Hades. King Sisyphus once chained her so that no one could die.
- CupidCupidIn Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, affection and erotic love. He is the son of the goddess Venus and the god Mars. His Greek counterpart is Eros...
(portrayed by Karl UrbanKarl UrbanKarl-Heinz Urban is a New Zealand actor.He is known for playing Éomer in the second and third installments of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in the 2009 film Star Trek and Julius Caesar on Xena: Warrior Princess...
): Son of Ares and Aphrodite. He was cursed by his grandmother Hera into becoming a green-eyed monster in an attempt to kill his uncle Hercules. - DeimosDeimos (mythology)In Greek mythology, Deimos was the personification of terror.He was the son of Ares and Aphrodite. He is the twin brother of Phobos and the goddess Enyo who accompanied Ares into battle, as well as his father's attendants, Trembling, Fear, Dread, and Panic...
(portrayed by Joel TobeckJoel TobeckBorn in 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand, He is a well known actor in New Zealand and Australia with over 20 years acting experience.He comes from an acting background, his mother Liddy Holloway was a well known theatre and TV actress in New Zealand...
): Deimos is the Greek God of Terror. He is Strife's cousin and is the twin brother of Phobos. Deimos was known for his annoying laughter and idiotic ideas. During the Twilight of the Gods he with the other gods tried to kill Xena but she killed him when she caused a platform fall on with with the Chakram. - DemeterDemeterIn Greek mythology, Demeter is the goddess of the harvest, who presided over grains, the fertility of the earth, and the seasons . Her common surnames are Sito as the giver of food or corn/grain and Thesmophoros as a mark of the civilized existence of agricultural society...
(portrayed by Sarah WilsonSarah WilsonSarah Wilson was an English impostor who took a role of nonexistent sister of Queen Charlotte. How much of the tale is true is unclear.Sarah Wilson was born in Staffordshire and at the age of 16 moved to London...
): Sister of Zeus and Goddess of Agriculture. She bore Zeus a daughter named PersephonePersephoneIn Greek mythology, Persephone , also called Kore , is the daughter of Zeus and the harvest-goddess Demeter, and queen of the underworld; she was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld....
. - DiscordEris (mythology)Eris is the Greek goddess of strife and discord, her name being translated into Latin as Discordia. Her Greek opposite is Harmonia, whose Latin counterpart is Concordia. Homer equated her with the war-goddess Enyo, whose Roman counterpart is Bellona...
(portrayed by Meighan DesmondMeighan DesmondMeighan Desmond is an actress, best known by her role as the Greek goddess Discord on the popular American TV series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and on its two spin-offs – Xena: Warrior Princess and Young Hercules.Desmond also worked as a personal assistant to Ted Raimi during his final...
): Discord is the Greek Goddess of Discord and Retribution. She has always tried to get Ares’ favor and she’s always fighting with Strife and later Deimos for the position of Ares’ second-in-command. Discord hates Aphrodite, and vice-versa. Discord is the second goddess to be killed during the twilight, when Xena decapitated her. - Fatuus (played by Philip Grieve): The God of Prophecy. He can only predict it if the prophecy is bad.
- FortuneTycheIn ancient Greek city cults, Tyche was the presiding tutelary deity that governed the fortune and prosperity of a city, its destiny....
(portrayed by Lori DungeyLori Dungey-Voice-over roles:*Power Rangers: Ninja Storm: Beevil*Power Rangers: Mystic Force: Screamer*Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive: Crazar-Television roles:*Xena: Warrior Princess: Kellos...
): The Goddess of Luck. When Iolaus blamed himself for being unable to save a woman's life, Fortune granted him the request of memory loss so that he wouldn't be plagued by the event. Later at Hercules' request, she restored Iolaus' memories. - HadesHadesHades , Hadēs, originally , Haidēs or , Aidēs , meaning "the unseen") was the ancient Greek god of the underworld. The genitive , Haidou, was an elision to denote locality: "[the house/dominion] of Hades". Eventually, the nominative came to designate the abode of the dead.In Greek mythology, Hades...
(portrayed by Mark FergusonMark FergusonMark Ferguson is a New Zealand-based Australian actor and television presenter.-Biography:Ferguson was born in Sydney, Australia, in family of Scottish ancestry . He attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art and graduated in 1981...
, Erik ThomsonErik ThomsonErik Thomson is an actor known for playing Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Dr. Mitch Stevens in All Saints and Dave Rafter in Packed to the Rafters...
, and Stephen LovattStephen LovattStephen Lovatt is a New Zealand actor, best known for his portrayal of the character Max Hoyland on the Australian soap Neighbours.-Career:...
): Hades was the God of the Underworld and the king of the Olympus' brother. Though he is Zeus' older brother, he appears much younger. During the Twilight he with Athena and Hephaestus made Xena fall in the 26 year sleep. After Xena woke up Hades tried to kill Eve but Xena set him on fire with her fire breathing techique. - HephaestusHephaestusHephaestus was a Greek god whose Roman equivalent was Vulcan. He is the son of Zeus and Hera, the King and Queen of the Gods - or else, according to some accounts, of Hera alone. He was the god of technology, blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals, metallurgy, fire and volcanoes...
: The God of Fire and the Gods' smith. He is considered to be an ugly god and was disowned by Zeus and Hera because of it. Married to Aphrodite. Hephaestus was known to have created any weapon or equipment throughout the show like the Sword of Hephaestus, the Chains of Hephaestus, the Metal of Hephaestus, the Eye of Hephaestus, the Shield of Perseus, the Metal Panther, and Hercules' gauntlets. He is killed by his own axe when Xena deflects it with her Chakram and thrown it back on him. - HeraHeraHera was the wife and one of three sisters of Zeus in the Olympian pantheon of Greek mythology and religion. Her chief function was as the goddess of women and marriage. Her counterpart in the religion of ancient Rome was Juno. The cow and the peacock were sacred to her...
(portrayed by Meg FosterMeg FosterMegan "Meg" Foster is an American actress best known for her roles in the TV miniseries version of The Scarlet Letter, Ticket to Heaven, The Osterman Weekend, and They Live .-Life and career:...
in the TV series, Joy Watson in the animated movie): Hera was the Queen of the Olympian Gods and the sister/wife of Zeus. Hera is Hercules' jealous stepmother. During her fight with Hercules, Hera was tossed into Tartarus by Hercules. Zeus later used Evander to free Hera who had no memory of her past actions until Ares obtained help from the Fates to restore her memories. After helping to keep Evander alive, Hera drops her vendetta against Hercules. She later reforms to help her former-enemy Hercules kill Zeus when it came to a prophecy revolving around Xena giving birth to Eve. She was killed by Zeus when he finds out that she betrayed him. - HermesHermesHermes is the great messenger of the gods in Greek mythology and a guide to the Underworld. Hermes was born on Mount Kyllini in Arcadia. An Olympian god, he is also the patron of boundaries and of the travelers who cross them, of shepherds and cowherds, of the cunning of thieves, of orators and...
(portrayed by Murray King): The Messenger of the Gods. In "Porkules," Hermes delivered a message to Hercules stating that Artemis' bow has been stolen. - Lachrymose (portrayed by John Gadsby): The God of Despair who isn't very good at promoting it.
- MomusMomusMomus or Momos was in Greek mythology the god of satire, mockery, censure, writers, poets; a spirit of evil-spirited blame and unfair criticism. His name is related to , meaning 'blame' or 'censure'. He is depicted in classical art as lifting a mask from his face.-In classical literature:Hesiod...
(portrayed by Ranald Hendriks): The God of Satire, Mockery, and Censure. He is also associated with writers and poets. He was a close friend of Apollo's and could often be found in one of Apollo's temples. He was often exiled from Mount Olympus for mocking the other gods. - MorpheusMorpheus (mythology)Morpheus in Greek mythology is the god of dreams, leader of the Oneiroi. Morpheus has the ability to take any human form and appear in dreams...
(portrayed by Stephen LovattStephen LovattStephen Lovatt is a New Zealand actor, best known for his portrayal of the character Max Hoyland on the Australian soap Neighbours.-Career:...
): The God of Sleep. Strife once told Morpheus to give Hercules a nightmare where he kills Serena in her sleep. - NemesisNemesis (Xena and Hercules)Nemesis was a a character in Greek mythology. She was also a recurring character in the 1995-1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.-Mythological background:In mythology, Nemesis was the Greek goddess of divine retribution...
(portrayed by Karen WitterKaren WitterKaren Rachel Witter is an American model and actress. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for its March 1982 issue, and her centerfold was photographed by Arny Freytag. Witter later appeared on the cover of the March 1983 issue with fellow Playmates Kimberly McArthur and Kelly Tough...
, Teresa HillTeresa HillTeresa Hill is an American actress and interior designer.She played Nemesis in the 1995-1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.-External links:* * *...
, Kimberly Joseph, and Charmaine Guest): Nemesis is the Greek Goddess of Divine Justice & Retribution. She was Hercules’ childhood friend and sweetheart. Hera once sent her to kill Hercules. After she failed to do that, Hera rendered Nemesis mortal and created the Enforcer to take her place. She later gave birth to Evander. - PersephonePersephoneIn Greek mythology, Persephone , also called Kore , is the daughter of Zeus and the harvest-goddess Demeter, and queen of the underworld; she was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld....
(portrayed by Andrea Croton): Daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She is married to her uncle Hades like in the myths. What becomes of her later is unknown. - PoseidonPoseidonPoseidon was the god of the sea, and, as "Earth-Shaker," of the earthquakes in Greek mythology. The name of the sea-god Nethuns in Etruscan was adopted in Latin for Neptune in Roman mythology: both were sea gods analogous to Poseidon...
(voiced by Charles SiebertCharles SiebertCharles Siebert is an American actor and television director. As an actor he is best known for his role as Dr. Stanley Riverside II on Trapper John, M.D. which he portrayed from 1979-1986...
in the first appearance, Rick Jacobson in the fourth appearance): Poseidon was the God of the Sea and the brother of Zeus. He appears only in the sea made completely out of water and standing at 30 ft. He carries a yellow tridentTridentA trident , also called a trishul or leister or gig, is a three-pronged spear. It is used for spear fishing and was also a military weapon. Tridents are featured widely in mythical, historical and modern culture. The major Hindu god, Shiva the Destroyer and the sea god Poseidon or Neptune are...
and wears a crown. He takes part in the attack upon Xena and is killed when Xena deflects a fireball at him which ends up evaporating Poseidon. - Strife (voiced by Joel TobeckJoel TobeckBorn in 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand, He is a well known actor in New Zealand and Australia with over 20 years acting experience.He comes from an acting background, his mother Liddy Holloway was a well known theatre and TV actress in New Zealand...
): Strife is the Greek God of Strife. He is the cousin of Deimos. Strife constantly tagged along with Ares in his numerous plans to fight Hercules and Xena, but usually bumbled the operations. Also butting heads on occasion with Discord, who also wanted attention from Ares, Strife usually tried Ares' patience. Strife was killed by Callisto when she stabbed him with a dagger that was stained with the Golden Hind's blood (one of the only things that could kill a god). - The FatesMoiraeThe Moirae, Moerae or Moirai , in Greek mythology, were the white-robed incarnations of destiny . Their number became fixed at three...
: The Fates are ClothoClothoClotho is one of the Three Fates or Moirae, in ancient Greek mythology. Her Roman equivalent is Nona. Clotho was responsible for spinning the thread of human life. She also made major decisions, such as when a person was born, thus in effect controlling people's lives...
(a young girl), LachesisLachesis (mythology)In Greek mythology, Lachesis was the second of the Three Fates, or Moirae, also known as the Triple Moon Goddesses or the Lunar Dieties. Each phase of the moon representing each of the fates - Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos...
(a mother), and AtroposAtroposAtropos or Aisa , in Greek mythology, was one of the three Moirae, goddesses of fate and destiny. Her Roman equivalent was Morta.Atropos or Aisa was the oldest of the Three Fates, and was known as the "inflexible" or "inevitable." It was Atropos who chose the mechanism of death and ended the life...
(a crone). They are the embodiment and manifestation of fate itself. It was the Fates that first warned Zeus of the "Twilight of the Gods". After Gabrielle destroyed their loom, it wasn't said what happened to them if anything at all. - TritonTriton (mythology)Triton is a mythological Greek god, the messenger of the big sea. He is the son of Poseidon, god of the sea, and Amphitrite, goddess of the sea, whose herald he is...
(portrayed by Bruce Hopkins): A sea god who is the son of Poseidon and the father of the mermaid Nautica. - ZeusZeusIn the ancient Greek religion, Zeus was the "Father of Gods and men" who ruled the Olympians of Mount Olympus as a father ruled the family. He was the god of sky and thunder in Greek mythology. His Roman counterpart is Jupiter and his Etruscan counterpart is Tinia.Zeus was the child of Cronus...
(portrayed by Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnAntonio Rodolfo Quinn-Oaxaca , more commonly known as Anthony Quinn, was a Mexican American actor, as well as a painter and writer...
in the TV movies, Peter Vere-Jones in "Judgement Day," Roy DotriceRoy DotriceRoy Dotrice, OBE is a British actor known for his Tony Award-winning Broadway performance in the revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten.-Life and career:...
in Season 4, John Bach in "Valley of the Shadow," Charles KeatingCharles KeatingCharles Humphrey Keating Jr. is an American athlete, lawyer, real estate developer, banker, and financier, most known for his role in the savings and loan scandal of the late 1980s....
in "Full Circle" and "God Fearing Child", voiced by Peter Rowley in the animated movie): Zeus was the King of the Olympian Gods. After impregnating Alcmene, he had never been there for Hercules, however he intended on making up for it. He was portrayed as a caring father who drops in on Hercules quite frequently. However, he refused to help Hercules with the loss of Deianeira, Serena, or his children. Hercules killed Zeus using a Rib of CronusCronusIn Greek mythology, Cronus or Kronos was the leader and the youngest of the first generation of Titans, divine descendants of Gaia, the earth, and Uranus, the sky...
when he tried to prevent Xena from giving birth to Eve.
Norse Gods
- Baldur (portrayed by Rupert CoxRupert CoxRupert Michael Fiennes Cox is a former English cricketer. Cox was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off break bowler....
): Baldur is the Norse God of Light. He is the youngest and third son of Odin and Frigga. His brothers are Loki and Thor. Baldur is one of the few gods in the world that cares about mortals. Baldur and Hercules each had exactly the same dream at the same time, in which Baldur asks Hercules to help him just before he dies. Hercules travels to the Norseland after the dream, and meets Baldur. After Baldur is killed, Hercules must find out who did it and why. Hercules ended up changing the past with the paint of Fate and he saves Baldur's life and stops Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods. - Frigga: The Norse Goddess of Marriage and the Sky.
- LokiLokiIn Norse mythology, Loki or Loke is a god or jötunn . Loki is the son of Fárbauti and Laufey, and the brother of Helblindi and Býleistr. By the jötunn Angrboða, Loki is the father of Hel, the wolf Fenrir, and the world serpent Jörmungandr. By his wife Sigyn, Loki is the father of Nari or Narfi...
(portrayed by Ian HughesIan HughesIan Hughes is a Welsh footballer whose last club was Bacup Borough. He plays as a defender and is a former Welsh under-21 international. Hughes attended Elton High School in Bury.-Club career:...
): Loki is the Norse God of mischief. He and Dahak team up in an attempt to get start Ragnarok. - NornsNornsThe Norns in Norse mythology are female beings who rule the destiny of gods and men, a kind of dísir comparable to the Fates in classical mythology....
: The Norse counterparts of the Fates. - OdinOdinOdin is a major god in Norse mythology and the ruler of Asgard. Homologous with the Anglo-Saxon "Wōden" and the Old High German "Wotan", the name is descended from Proto-Germanic "*Wodanaz" or "*Wōđanaz"....
(portrayed by Peter McCauleyPeter McCauleyPeter McCauley is an actor from New Zealand who has appeared in many television series and movies, mainly in his home country.- Career :...
in "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," Alexander Peterson in "Xena: Warrior Princess"): Odin is the father of the NorseNorse mythologyNorse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving...
Gods, and Ruler of AsgardAsgardIn Norse religion, Asgard is one of the Nine Worlds and is the country or capital city of the Norse Gods surrounded by an incomplete wall attributed to a Hrimthurs riding the stallion Svadilfari, according to Gylfaginning. Valhalla is located within Asgard...
and ValhallaValhallaIn Norse mythology, Valhalla is a majestic, enormous hall located in Asgard, ruled over by the god Odin. Chosen by Odin, half of those that die in combat travel to Valhalla upon death, led by valkyries, while the other half go to the goddess Freyja's field Fólkvangr...
. - ThorThorIn Norse mythology, Thor is a hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and also hallowing, healing, and fertility...
(portrayed by Ben Reed): Thor is the Norse Thunder God and son of OdinOdinOdin is a major god in Norse mythology and the ruler of Asgard. Homologous with the Anglo-Saxon "Wōden" and the Old High German "Wotan", the name is descended from Proto-Germanic "*Wodanaz" or "*Wōđanaz"....
and Jord. He is pictured to be big, powerful and short-tempered, preferring to solve things with force.
Other Gods
- CallistoCallisto (Xena)Callisto is a fictional character in the fantasy TV series Xena: Warrior Princess. She features as the most frequently recurring villainess on that show. She also makes appearances on three episodes of the parent show Hercules: The Legendary Journeys...
(portrayed by Hudson LeickHudson LeickHeidi Hudson Leick is an American actress, known for her role as villain Callisto in the TV series Xena: Warrior Princess. She is a certified Yoga instructor and intuitive counselor at the Healing Heart Yoga Center.-Biography:...
and Lucy LawlessLucy LawlessLucy Lawless, MNZM is a New Zealander actress and singer best known for playing the title character of the internationally successful television series Xena: Warrior Princess....
): Callisto is born as a mortal and loses her family at an early age to Xena's tirade on her village. Her hatred towards Xena fuels her motivation to kill in Xena's name. She hates Xena, but despises Hercules and often works as Hera's assassin to destroy both of them. Callisto is given immortality by Hera, but Hercules traps her in a cavern, which Xena reluctantly frees her from. Xena offers her a chance at godhood, in exchange for getting rid of the newly-immortal Velasca, only to trap both of them in lava-encasing. Callisto meets Gabrielle's daughter, Hope, and conspires to kill Solan and eventually Xena. She eventually is pushed aside by Hope and Xena agrees to grant Callisto her well-deserved oblivion in exchange for killing Hope. When Gabrielle pushes Hope and herself into Dahak's fiery pit, Callisto quickly changes her mind, only for Xena to stab her with the hind's-blood dagger. Months later, Mephistopheles grants Callisto a second-chance at immortality, in exchange for her indirectly orchestrating Xena's demise. She harms Xena directly, thus reverting back to her demonic form. When she captures Gabrielle and brings her down to Hell, Xena sacrifices her own divinity to heal Callisto, thus transforming Callisto into an angel and Xena into a demon. After Eli resurrects Xena and Gabrielle, Callisto makes amends with both of them and puts herself in Xena's unborn child, thus orchestrating the Twilight of the Olympian Gods. - DahakDahakDahak is a fictional character in the fictional universe of Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He is the main antagonist of Xenas third season and the fifth season of Hercules....
(portrayed by Michael HurstMichael HurstMichael Eric Hurst, ONZM is a New Zealand actor, director and writer, mostly on stage and television. He is probably best known internationally for playing Iolaus in the television programs Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and companion series Xena: Warrior Princess...
and Mark Newnham): Dahak is a powerful godly entity that is bent on evil, chaos, and destruction. He had impregnated GabrielleGabrielle (Xena)Gabrielle is a fictional character played by Renée O'Connor in Xena: Warrior Princess. She is referred to by fans as the Battling Bard of Potidaea. Her trademark weapons are the Amazon fighting staff and later, the sais...
, the Battling Bard of Potetedia, with his evil daughter. When Gilgamesh killed Iolaus, the evil god took control over Iolaus’ body. Dahak had made his way into killing the Sumerian Gods and the Druids. He almost eliminated the Norse Gods and the Greek Gods, but was stopped by the combined effort of Hercules and Iolaus in a spiritual battle. - Kernunnos (portrayed by Stuart DevenieStuart DevenieStuart Forbes Devenie is an actor and theatre director in New Zealand whose career spans three decades on stage and screen. He has performed in theatre productions nationally and internationally. In the 1980s, he was the Artistic Director of Centrepoint Theatre in Palmerston North and has been a...
): Kernunnos is the horned godHorned GodThe Horned God is one of the two primary deities found in some European pagan religions. He is often given various names and epithets, and represents the male part of the religion's duotheistic theological system, the other part being the female Triple Goddess. In common Wiccan belief, he is...
of Celtic polytheismCeltic polytheismCeltic polytheism, commonly known as Celtic paganism, refers to the religious beliefs and practices adhered to by the Iron Age peoples of Western Europe now known as the Celts, roughly between 500 BCE and 500 CE, spanning the La Tène period and the Roman era, and in the case of the Insular Celts...
. He is a nature god associated with fertility. - MephistophelesMephistophelesMephistopheles is a demon featured in German folklore...
(portrayed by Anthony Ray ParkerAnthony Ray ParkerAnthony Ray Parker is an American actor.Parker was born in Saginaw, Michigan, USA, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. For years during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Parker settled in New Zealand and had a prominent career on television in various shows as Suzanne Paul's sidekick....
): Mephistopheles was the King of HellHellIn many religious traditions, a hell is a place of suffering and punishment in the afterlife. Religions with a linear divine history often depict hells as endless. Religions with a cyclic history often depict a hell as an intermediary period between incarnations...
until he was killed by Xena and replaced by the Archangel LuciferLuciferTraditionally, Lucifer is a name that in English generally refers to the devil or Satan before being cast from Heaven, although this is not the original meaning of the term. In Latin, from which the English word is derived, Lucifer means "light-bearer"...
.
Demigods
- Deon (portrayed by David Drew Gallagher): Son of AphroditeAphrodite (Xena and Hercules)Aphrodite is a fictional character played by Alexandra Tydings in Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.-Overview:...
and Jacobus. He has the power to order people to follow his commands. - Eryx the Boxer (portrayed by Jorge GonzalesJorge GonzalesJorge González was an Argentinian basketball player and professional wrestler. He was best known for his appearances in World Championship Wrestling under the ring name El Gigante between 1989 and 1992 and in the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Giant González in...
): The son of Aphrodite and King Butes. He is later killed by Hercules. - Evander (portrayed by Rachel Ackerly and Rose Schicker): Evander is the demigod son of Nemesis and Ares. His powers mainly consist of whatever he imagines turns into reality, which makes him a valuable asset for Ares. Zeus once used him to free Hera from Tartarus and Evander unknowingly released the Titans Helios and Oceanus.
- MorriganMorríganThe Morrígan or Mórrígan , also written as Morrígu or in the plural as Morrígna, and spelt Morríghan or Mór-Ríoghain in Modern Irish, is a figure from Irish mythology who appears to have once been a goddess, although she is not explicitly referred to as such in the texts.The Morrigan is a goddess...
(portrayed by Tamara GorskiTamara GorskiTamara Gorski is a Canadian actress. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.- Filmography :-External links:*...
): She is the half god/half mortal counterpart to Hercules, appearing at first as evil, working as an assassin for the Ireland Gods. Hercules quickly comes to understand why she is doing it and helps her to overcome her dark side and become The Druid of Justice. - HopeHope (Xena)Hope is a fictional character in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. She is the daughter of Dahak, born of Gabrielle. Hope is a recurring villainess in the third season, portrayed by Amy Morrison and Renée O'Connor.-Character history:...
(portrayed by Amy MorrisonAmy MorrisonAmy Morrison is a New Zealand-born film and television actress best known for her role as Zandra in Cloud 9's The Tribe. She also had a brief but memorable role the historical fantasy series Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as the younger version of Hope, the daughter of...
and Renée O'ConnorReneé O'ConnorRenée O'Connor is an American actress, producer and director best known for playing the role of Gabrielle on the TV series Xena: Warrior Princess from 1995 to 2001.-Early career:...
): The daughter of Dahak and Gabrielle, she possessed a link to the powers of Dahak, telekinesis and telepathy. She killed Solan, Xena's son. She and Ares have a monster child, which kills Hope when Gabrielle tricks the monster and stabs it. - The Sovereign (portrayed by Kevin SorboKevin SorboKevin David Sorbo is an American actor best known for the roles of Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda and Kull in Kull the Conqueror.-Early life:...
): In an alternate timeline, Hercules became the tyrannical Sovereign and never became the people's champion. Ares kills him before escaping the prison dimension.
Titans
- AtlasAtlas (mythology)In Greek mythology, Atlas was the primordial Titan who supported the heavens. Although associated with various places, he became commonly identified with the Atlas Mountains in north-west Africa...
(voiced by David Press): Atlas was a field general for Cronus during the fight against the Gods. He was frozen in ice by Zeus, but later freed by Helios. Hera accidentally turns Atlas to stone and now he's holding up Mount Olympus. - CriusCriusIn Greek mythology, Crius, Kreios or Krios was one of the Titans in the list given in Hesiod's Theogony, a son of Uranus and Gaia. The least individualized among them, he was overthrown in the Titanomachy. M.L...
(portrayed by Edward Campbell in the TV series, voiced by Ted RaimiTed RaimiTheodore "Ted"/"Half Ted" Raimi is an American actor, perhaps best known for his roles as Lieutenant Tim O'Neill in seaQuest DSV and Joxer the Mighty in Xena: Warrior Princess/Hercules: The Legendary Journeys...
in the animated movie): Crius was one of the Titans who favored the humans. He was accidentally freed from his stone imprisonment by Gabrielle and later killed by Hyperion during an argument over the humans. In the animated movie, Crius appears with the depiction of a Wind Titan. He is portrayed as being extremely stupid and somewhat romantically linked to Mnemosyne. He is dark blue in color, with a light grey underbelly and hands and small horns. In some scenes he is portrayed as having a pot belly, and in others he is in relatively good shape. His form is later altered by Hera using the Cronus Stone, giving him large wings, a VERY loud scream and more wind related abilities, this transformation leaves him, as more of an animal than the others, walking on all fours and speaking in only screams. He is the least reluctant of the group to accept these new forms (actually going so far as to say in his sleep "no, I dont want to change"). He is the first of the group to be thrown into Tartarus. - CronusCronusIn Greek mythology, Cronus or Kronos was the leader and the youngest of the first generation of Titans, divine descendants of Gaia, the earth, and Uranus, the sky...
: Former ruler of the TitansTitan (mythology)In Greek mythology, the Titans were a race of powerful deities, descendants of Gaia and Uranus, that ruled during the legendary Golden Age....
. Cronus is the father of Zeus and thus the father of the Greek gods as well. He once took out one of his ribs (with the artifact now known as the Rib of Cronus) in order to dispose of his father Uranus. Cronus is defeated by Zeus shortly after the Titans defeat Dahak in ancient prehistory and is sentenced to eternity in Tartarus. - GaiaGaia (mythology)Gaia was the primordial Earth-goddess in ancient Greek religion. Gaia was the great mother of all: the heavenly gods and Titans were descended from her union with Uranus , the sea-gods from her union with Pontus , the Giants from her mating with Tartarus and mortal creatures were sprung or born...
: The personification of Earth. This Titan is referred to several times, but never seen. - HeliosHeliosHelios was the personification of the Sun in Greek mythology. Homer often calls him simply Titan or Hyperion, while Hesiod and the Homeric Hymn separate him as a son of the Titans Hyperion and Theia or Euryphaessa and brother of the goddesses Selene, the moon, and Eos, the dawn...
(portrayed by Phil Grieve): A Titan who is the physical incarnation of the sun. He is among the Titans Evander frees from Tartarus when he uses his powers to bring back Hera. He uses his powers to thaw out Atlas from his frozen imprisonment.. Helios and Oceanus are defeated by Hercules when he causes them to collide in their tornado forms. - HyperionHyperion (mythology)Hyperion was one of the twelve Titans of Ancient Greece, the sons and daughters of Gaia and Ouranos , which were later supplanted by the Olympians. He was the brother of Cronus. He was also the lord of light, and the Titan of the east...
(portrayed by Mark Rafferty): The Titan of the Sun. He was turned to stone by the Gods, but accidentally restored by Gabrielle. - MnemosyneMnemosyneMnemosyne , source of the word mnemonic, was the personification of memory in Greek mythology. This titaness was the daughter of Gaia and Uranus and the mother of the nine Muses by Zeus:* Calliope * Clio * Erato...
(portrayed by Claire StansfieldClaire StansfieldClaire Stansfield is an actress, director, fashion designer and former model. She is best-known for her recurring role as "Alti" in several episodes of the TV series Xena: Warrior Princess.-Life and career:...
in the TV series, voiced by Allison Wall in the animated film): A fiery Titan who is trapped in a cave. Hercules seeks her out for advice on how to defeat Dahak. Aside from Zeus, she is the only living being that was around to witness Dahak's first defeat and is accessible from the mortal realm. In the animated film, Mnemosyne appears as a fiery Titan with fiery hair who is freed by Hera. Hera later used the Cronus Stone to alter her form to having brown hair, beast-like legs, a devil-like tail, and markings on her face. Iolaus defeated her and Tethys by causing them to collide and drift into Tartarus. - OceanusOceanusOceanus ; , Ōkeanós) was a pseudo-geographical feature in classical antiquity, believed by the ancient Greeks and Romans to be the world-ocean, an enormous river encircling the world....
(portrayed by Andrew Kovacevich): A Titan who personifies the oceans. He is among the Titans Evander frees from Tartarus when he uses his powers to bring back Hera. Helios and Oceanus are defeated by Hercules when he causes them to collide in their tornado forms. - PorphyrionPorphyrionIn Greek mythology, Porphyrion was a giant, one of the sons of Uranus and Gaia. After the Olympian gods imprisoned the Titans in Tartarus, Porphyrion was one of twenty-four anguipede giants who made war on Olympus....
(voiced by David Mackie): In the animated movie, Porphyrion is depicted as Titan that has the element of Earth. He was freed from Tartarus by Hera and seeks to claim the Cronus Stone. Hercules runs into him and is allowed to go free as he isn't defending the Olympian Gods. When Hera uses the Cronus Stone to alter the Titans' appearances, Porphyrion's form is altered to appear with horns, empty wings, and one large "trunk" instead of legs. He manages to steal the Cronus Stone from Hera and shrink her with it. With help from Gabrielle's eagle form, Hercules sends Porphyrion back into Tartarus. - PrometheusPrometheusIn Greek mythology, Prometheus is a Titan, the son of Iapetus and Themis, and brother to Atlas, Epimetheus and Menoetius. He was a champion of mankind, known for his wily intelligence, who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mortals...
(portrayed by Mark FergusonMark FergusonMark Ferguson is a New Zealand-based Australian actor and television presenter.-Biography:Ferguson was born in Sydney, Australia, in family of Scottish ancestry . He attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art and graduated in 1981...
and John FreemanJohn FreemanJohn Freeman may refer to:*John Freeman , character animator for Disney, Marvel Studios and others*John Freeman , Australian politician*John Freeman , writer and literary critic...
): A Titan trapped by Hera to rob humanity of his gift of fire and healing. He was freed by the joint effort of Xena and Hercules. - Tethys (voiced by Allison Wall): A female Titan that appears in the animated movie. She is a watery Titan who is the most humanoid of the four Titans. Hera later used the Cronus Stone to alter Tethys' appearance which gave her a mermaid-like fin that sprouts octopus tentacles instead of legs. Unlike the other Titans, she is pleased with her makeover. Iolaus defeats her and Mnemosyne by causing them to collide and drift into Tartarus.
- TheaTheiaIn Greek mythology, Theia "goddess" or "divine" , also called Euryphaessa "wide-shining," was a Titan...
(portrayed by Amanda Tollemacke): A female Titan associated with sight and shining light of the clear blue sky. She was turned to stone by the Gods, but accidentally restored by Gabrielle. - TyphonTyphonTyphon , also Typhoeus , Typhaon or Typhos was the last son of Gaia, fathered by Tartarus, and the most deadly monster of Greek mythology. He was known as the "Father of all monsters"; his wife Echidna was likewise the "Mother of All Monsters."Typhon was described in pseudo-Apollodorus,...
(portrayed by Glenn ShadixGlenn ShadixWilliam Glenn Shadix Scott , born William Glenn Shadix, was an American actor, known for his role as Otho Fenlock in Tim Burton's horror/comedy film Beetlejuice and the voice of the Mayor of Halloween Town in The Nightmare Before Christmas.-Early life and education:Shadix was born in Bessemer,...
): An extremely gentle giant and the husband of Echidna. Typhon is first seen being rescued by Hercules from his imprisonment inflicted by Hera. Hercules managed to reunite him with Echidna. He is shown to have a twin brother named Typhoon. - Typhoon (portrayed by Glenn ShadixGlenn ShadixWilliam Glenn Shadix Scott , born William Glenn Shadix, was an American actor, known for his role as Otho Fenlock in Tim Burton's horror/comedy film Beetlejuice and the voice of the Mayor of Halloween Town in The Nightmare Before Christmas.-Early life and education:Shadix was born in Bessemer,...
): The twin brother of Typhon. This Titan lives in a cloud castle and abducts a human woman named Leanna to be his bride. He and Leanne currently live together guarding the last three unhatched Harpy eggs.
Mythological Creatures
The following mythological creatures appear in both series. Some of them were exclusive to both series:- AntaeusAntaeusAntaeus in Greek and Berber mythology was a half-giant, the son of Poseidon and Gaia, whose wife was Tinjis. Antaeus had a daughter named Alceis or Barce.-Mythology:...
(portrayed by Mark Newnham): An Earth Giant who is the son of Poseidon and Gaia. He guards the shortcut to Mount Aethion and collects skulls of those who dare to trepass his domain. He was considered invincible, for he gathers his strength from the ground. With the help from Deianeira, Hercules was able to defeat him and left his remains on top of his "trophies". - ArachneArachneIn Greco-Roman mythology, Arachne was a great mortal weaver who boasted that her skill was greater than that of Minerva, the Latin parallel of Pallas Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts. Arachne refused to acknowledge that her knowledge came, in part at least, from the goddess. The offended...
(portrayed by Josephine DavisonJosephine DavisonJosephine Davison is a New Zealand actress. She is well known for playing Gina Rossi-Dodds in the New Zealand soap Shortland Street, Morgana in Power Rangers: S.P.D. and the voice of Itassis in Power Rangers: Mystic Force...
): Half woman, half spider. She was once a queen who didn't want her daughter to upstage her beauty and had her drowned in the ocean. Zeus turned her into a half woman, half spider creature and banished her to a deserted island in the Charybdian Sea. When a shipload of pirates landed on the island to bury their treasure, Arachne began to kill them. She laid eggs inside their bodies, planning to grow an army of spiders to rule over. Hercules and Iolaus landed on the island shortly after the pirates and with the help of the pirate captain Nebula, they defeated Arachne. - ArchdemonArchdemonIn Biblical tradition, an archdemon is a spiritual entity, prominent in the infernal hierarchy. Essentially, an archdemon is the counterpart of an archangel. Archdemons are described as the leaders of demonic hosts, just as archangels lead choirs of angels....
: A race of demons that live in Hell. - Ares Monster (portrayed by Mark Newnham, voiced by Al ChalkAl ChalkAl Chalk is an African American voice actor. He has voiced thousands of movie trailers, TV promos, commercials, and other audio presentations. He has also appeared on-camera in Hollywood films and television programs....
): A full-armored monster that is associated with Ares. In the toyline, it was immortalized as "Ares." - Ares' Snake: A giant snake that guards the Urn of Zeus in Ares' Cave.
- Argo: A palominoPalominoPalomino is a coat color in horses, consisting of a gold coat and white mane and tail. Genetically, the palomino color is created by a single allele of a dilution gene called the cream gene working on a "red" base coat...
horse, which happens to be the cavalry horse of Xena. Argo can sense danger, use martial arts, and issue commands to other horses. During the 25 year sleep of Xena and Gabrielle, Joxer would ride Argo to find them until Argo died of old age. Before Argo died, She had a daughter whom Joxer named Argo II. - Argo II: During the 25 year sleep, Argo died of old age and had a daughter whom Joxer named after Argo and never let anyone ride her. When Xena returns, Argo is her new Cavalry horse.
- Bacchae: The bloodthirsty slaves of Bacchus.
- BansheeBansheeThe banshee , from the Irish bean sí is a feminine spirit in Irish mythology, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld....
: A race of shade-like beings. - Blue Serpent: A sea serpent that works for the Blue Priest and Hera.
- Braxus: A young dragon that was used by Adamis. However, Braxus was only being controlled by Adamis' lies that Hercules killed his mother. When Braxus finally meets Hercules and Iolus, they try to convince Braxus that they didn't kill her and have him subdued to try and reason with him. When Adamis and his men battle Hercules and Iolus, Adamis admits that he killed Braxus' mother and Braxus, now furious engulfs Adamis in a fireball and befriends Hercules and Iolus.
- CentaurCentaurIn Greek mythology, a centaur or hippocentaur is a member of a composite race of creatures, part human and part horse...
: Part Human and part Horse.- NessusNessus (mythology)In Greek mythology, Nessus was a famous centaur who was killed by Heracles, and whose tainted blood in turn killed Heracles. He was the son of Centauros. He fought in the battle with the Lapiths. He became a ferryman on the river Euenos....
(portrayed by Cliff CurtisCliff CurtisClifford Vivian Devon "Cliff" Curtis is a New Zealand actor who has had major roles in film, including The Piano, Whale Rider, and Blow, and most recently has appeared in NBC's television series Trauma. He is also co-owner of independent film production company Whenua Films...
): A centaur who was a farmhand for Hercules and Deianeira. He has a twin brother named Nemis. - Phantes (portrayed by Colin Moy): Chief of the Centaurs.
- Nessus
- CerberusCerberusCerberus , or Kerberos, in Greek and Roman mythology, is a multi-headed hound which guards the gates of the Underworld, to prevent those who have crossed the river Styx from ever escaping...
: A three-headed dog that is the son of Echidna and Typhon. It guards the entrance to the Underworld to prevent the living from entering and the dead from leaving. - Cloud Serpent: A giant snake that lived in the clouds outside of Typhoon's castle.
- CyclopsCyclopsA cyclops , in Greek mythology and later Roman mythology, was a member of a primordial race of giants, each with a single eye in the middle of his forehead...
: A race of one-eyed giants. - DemonDemoncall - 1347 531 7769 for more infoIn Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an "unclean spirit" which may cause demonic possession, to be addressed with an act of exorcism...
: A race of creatures that live in Hell. - Destroyers: Six monstrous creatures that are the children of Ares and Hope.
- DryadDryadDryads are tree nymphs in Greek mythology. In Greek drys signifies 'oak,' from an Indo-European root *derew- 'tree' or 'wood'. Thus Dryads are specifically the nymphs of oak trees, though the term has come to be used for all tree nymphs in general...
: A race of winged creatures that guard the lair of Bacchus. - EchidnaEchidna (mythology)In Greek mythology, Echidna was half woman half snake, known as the "Mother of All Monsters" because most of the monsters in Greek myth were mothered by her...
(voiced by Bridget HoffmanBridget HoffmanBridget Hoffman is an American actress best known for her work as an anime voice actress. She also serves as an ADR scriptwriter and ADR director...
): Echidna is the infamous mother of all monsters. She was married to Typhon, a giant, but Hera trapped him and so Echidna became evil and used her children for the same purpose, and Hercules was forced to kill them all. Echidna took it upon herself to kill Hercules, in front of his mother, Alcmene, so Alcmene could see how it feels. Echidna turns good, though, when Typhon is brought back to her. - Four HorsemenFour Horsemen of the ApocalypseThe Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are described in the last book of the New Testament of the Bible, called the Book of Revelation of Jesus Christ to Saint John the Evangelist at 6:1-8. The chapter tells of a "'book'/'scroll' in God's right hand that is sealed with seven seals"...
: Four skeletal horsemen that represent War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death. They were once used by the Archangel Michael in a plot to end the world. - Ghidra: A two-headed, fire-breathing reptile creature with a scorpion-like tail that is one of Hera's "pets." In the event that its tail was cut off, it would grow back. It attacked a lot of villages before being slayed by Hercules, Iolaus, and Jason.
- Golden Hinds: A golden creature that is part female human and part deer. Their blood is poisonous to Gods.
- Serena: Serena was the last of the Golden Hinds. Hercules fell in love with Serena and gave up his powers so he could marry her. She was murdered by Ares and Strife.
- Graegus: The Dog of War who is a pet of Ares.
- Grindl: A creature that created from The Ring.
- HarpiesHarpyIn Greek mythology, a harpy was one of the winged spirits best known for constantly stealing all food from Phineas...
: A race of monsters that attacked Leanna's village. The villagers made a deal with Hades to withdraw the Harpies to the Underworld if Leanna would go live with Typhoon. - HydraLernaean HydraIn Greek mythology, the Lernaean Hydra was an ancient nameless serpent-like chthonic water beast, with reptilian traits, that possessed many heads — the poets mention more heads than the vase-painters could paint, and for each head cut off it grew two more — and poisonous breath so virulent even...
: A multi-headed serpent that is the daughter of Echidna and Typhon. She was killed by Hercules and Iolaus. Iolaus finds another one later but is left alive due to a lack of fire to burn the wounds. - Lead Bounty Hunter: A creature that works for Hera. It led a bunch of bounty hunter to look for Hercules and a group of homeless people who are heading to Calydon. In the toyline, the Lead Bounty Hunter was immortalized as "Mole Man."
- Mandrake Lizard: A lizard-like creature that sprouts from the roots of a mandrake.
- Metal Panther: A metallic panther that was forged by Hephaestus. Iolaus fought and defeated the panther in defense of his grandmother Leandra.
- MinotaurMinotaurIn Greek mythology, the Minotaur , as the Greeks imagined him, was a creature with the head of a bull on the body of a man or, as described by Roman poet Ovid, "part man and part bull"...
: A creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man.- Gryphus (portrayed by Anthony Ray ParkerAnthony Ray ParkerAnthony Ray Parker is an American actor.Parker was born in Saginaw, Michigan, USA, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. For years during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Parker settled in New Zealand and had a prominent career on television in various shows as Suzanne Paul's sidekick....
and voiced by Al ChalkAl ChalkAl Chalk is an African American voice actor. He has voiced thousands of movie trailers, TV promos, commercials, and other audio presentations. He has also appeared on-camera in Hollywood films and television programs....
): The son of Zeus that was once a handsome man. When he began to lead people away from the worship of the Olympians, Zeus punished him by turning him into a Minotaur and imprisoning him in a Labyrinth in Alturia. Gryphus remained imprisoned for one hundred years until Andius and Danion accidentally set him free. Gryphus was bent on revenge and in order to hurt Zeus, he targeted Hercules. Hercules had to kill Gryphus to defeat him. When Gryphus charged toward Hercules after mentioning that he is Hercules' half-brother, Hercules managed to throw Gryphus onto a stalagmite which impaled Gryphus as Zeus arrived. When Hercules tries to say something, Zeus states that Gryphus was already dead when he started to lead people away from the Olympians. When Gryphus asks Zeus not to let him die like this, Zeus changes Gryphus back into a human upon his death as Gryphus' body disappears into the mist. - Hera's Minotaur (portrayed by Anthony Ray ParkerAnthony Ray ParkerAnthony Ray Parker is an American actor.Parker was born in Saginaw, Michigan, USA, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. For years during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Parker settled in New Zealand and had a prominent career on television in various shows as Suzanne Paul's sidekick....
): A Minotaur that was created by Hera in "The Sword of Veracity." There was a second Minotaur that Hera also created to be the assistant of this Minotaur.
- Gryphus (portrayed by Anthony Ray Parker
- MummyMummyA mummy is a body, human or animal, whose skin and organs have been preserved by either intentional or incidental exposure to chemicals, extreme coldness , very low humidity, or lack of air when bodies are submerged in bogs, so that the recovered body will not decay further if kept in cool and dry...
(portrayed by Mark Newnham): The mummy of the ancient ruler Ishtar. - Nemean LionNemean LionThe Nemean lion was a vicious monster in Greek mythology that lived at Nemea. It was eventually killed by Heracles. It could not be killed with mortal weapons because its golden fur was impervious to attack...
: Hercules once slayed this monster and still had its pelt in his possession. - Obie: Short for Obstetrius, Obie is the offspringe of Echidna and Typhon. Echidna didn't want to give him to Hera after what happened to her other children. Klepto kidnapped Obie, intending to give him to the warlord Bluth for the same reasons. However, in the time Klepto and Obie were together, they grew fond of one another. Once Klepto apologized for his wrong-doing, Echidna and Typhon accepted him as Obie's babysitter.
- Perfidia: A giant sea serpent used by the Blue Priest to kill Hercules at the wedding of Jason and Alcmene.
- Primord: A race of homonids that are a cross between man and beast. A tribe of Primords lived near Zebron where they were befriended by Tarlus. Several of these were executed by King Beraeus when he was searching for Ramina. Primords were capable of making guttural sounds but not of speech.
- Pyro (portrayed by Daniel Batton): A fire monster summoned by Hera and given to Zandar to use against Hercules.
- Sand Rays: A race of stingrayStingrayThe stingrays are a group of rays, which are cartilaginous fishes related to sharks. They are classified in the suborder Myliobatoidei of the order Myliobatiformes, and consist of eight families: Hexatrygonidae , Plesiobatidae , Urolophidae , Urotrygonidae , Dasyatidae , Potamotrygonidae The...
-like creatures that live in the sands of a deserted island. - Sand Shark: A deadly creature that lives in the sands of the island Golgoth.
- Satyr: A creature with the upper body of a human and the legs of a goat.
- She-Demon (portrayed by Nicky Mealings): A lovely female monster that serves Hera. She weirs a long dress and lures men close with promises of love. Once they step onto her dress, she stabs them with her snake's tail and turns them to stone. Hercules dodges the tail and it turns the She-Demon to stone.
- SirenSirenIn Greek mythology, the Sirens were three dangerous mermaid like creatures, portrayed as seductresses who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island. Roman poets placed them on an island called Sirenum scopuli...
s: A race of women with beautiful singing voices. - Skeleton WarriorsSkeleton warriorSkeleton warriors are a common fictional monster archetype common in western fantasy literature, television, and video games. They consist of animated human skeletons with human weapons and armor such as swords and shields. Because they are already dead, skeleton warriors can be very difficult to...
: A bunch of Skeletons that work for Hera. They were summoned by Marcus to fight the Argonauts when the heroes returned from their second expedition. They were all defeated by Hercules, Jason, and the Argonauts. - Stymphalian BirdStymphalian birdsIn Greek mythology, the Stymphalian birds were man-eating birds with beaks of bronze and sharp metallic feathers they could launch at their victims, and were sacred to Ares, the god of war. Furthermore, their dung was highly toxic...
: A bird-like creature that is the offspring of Echidna and Typhon. Hera corrupted it to serve her and terrorize Stymphalian Swamp. Hercules defeated the Stymphalian Bird by throwing it into the quicksand. - Subterranean Serpent: An underground serpent that lives in an abandoned castle in Cyros after its inhabitants fled from it.
See also
- Greek mythologyGreek mythologyGreek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
- Roman mythologyRoman mythologyRoman mythology is the body of traditional stories pertaining to ancient Rome's legendary origins and religious system, as represented in the literature and visual arts of the Romans...
- Similarities between Roman, Greek, and Etruscan mythologies