List of ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' and ''Xena: Warrior Princess'' characters

This is a list of significant characters from the television programs Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, its prequel Young Hercules, and Xena: Warrior Princess.

Main characters

Main characters: (left to right) Gabrielle, Xena, Hercules and Iolaus

The Amazons

The Amazons 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,[1] 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.[2] 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, nomadic 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.[3] Although Terreis is already dying, she is impressed by Gabrielle's bravery and gives 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 title's 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:

Mortals

Gods

Olympians

Olympian Gods (left to right) Athena, Deimos, Ares, Hades, and Artemis, as seen in the Xena episode "Motherhood"

Norse

Hindu

Other

Demigods

Strange World inhabitants

The inhabitants of the Strange World are the opposites of the normal reality:

Titans

Xena's Titans: Hyperion, Thea and Crius

The following Titans appear in both shows:

Mythological creatures

Modern mortals

See also

References

  1. "Path of Vengeance". Xena: Warrior Princess. 2001-02-17.
  2. "Adventures in the Sin Trade, part I". Xena: Warrior Princess. 1998-09-28.
  3. "Hooves and Harlots". Xena: Warrior Princess. 1995-11-20.
  4. "Endgame". Xena: Warrior Princess. 1999-05-03.
  5. "To Helicon and Back". Xena: Warrior Princess. 2001-02-19.
  6. "Who's Gurkhan?". Xena: Warrior Princess. 2000-10-23.
  7. 1 2 "Sins of the Past". Xena: Warrior Princess. 1995-09-04.
  8. "The Prodigal". Xena: Warrior Princess. 1996-03-04.
  9. "Takes One to Know One". Xena: Warrior Princess. 1999-04-26.
  10. "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts". Xena: Warrior Princess. 1996-01-15.
  11. "Return of Callisto". Xena: Warrior Princess. 1996-10-28.
  12. Warren, Bill (2001). The Evil Dead Companion. Macmillan. p. 86. ISBN 9780312275013.
  13. Jankiewicz, Pat (October 1999). "Maternal Menace". Starlog (267): 72–74.
  14. Houston, Don (November 29, 2003). "Hercules:Legendary Journeys -Season 2 : DVD Talk Review of the DVD Video". DVD Talk. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
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