Post by DSkillz on Nov 27, 2013 8:56:05 GMT
Hercules (the Legendary Journeys)
Hercules is the main character on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and a recurring character on Xena: Warrior Princess. He is the Divine Demi-God Son of the king of the Greek Gods, Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene. However, his parentage and favoritism from his father made him a target of hatred by some of the other Olympians, notably Hera and Ares. On the other hand, his heroic deeds and noble labours and saving lives made him the greatest hero for mankind, and his legend lived on for centuries throughout the ages. Hercules saved the world from certain terror, monsters, and threats on countless occasions. his notable feats include creating the idea of the Olympics, joining the Argonauts, stopping Dahak in Redemption, saving the world in Revelations, and living into the 21st century. Along with his friend Iolaus, he traveled Ancient Greece and other lands such as Eire, Norseland, Sumeria, Britannia and Egypt, preventing evil and protecting mortals alike.
He was played by Kevin Sorbo.
By his early twenties, Hercules was considered a Legendary Hero, of which mythology and rumor about him spread throughout the Grecian landscape. Some, such as Iole, believed him to be a hulking figure, several feet taller than he actually was. He was about 6 feet, 3 inches tall and very muscular with golden and brown hair. (Hercules in the Underworld)
Hercules was the result of a union between the widowed Alcmene and Zeus, King of the Gods. Zeus took the form of Amphitryon when he appeared to Alcmene that night (HTLJ: "Armageddon Now"), although they maintained close feelings for years afterwards. (Hercules and the Amazon Women)
While pregnant with Hercules, Alcmene was nearly killed by a time-travelling Callisto, but saved by the also time travelling Iolaus. (HTLJ: "Armageddon Now: Part 2")
Shortly after Hercules' birth, Hera became aware of his status as Zeus' son and attempted to destroy him with a pair of snakes. The infant Hercules strangled the snakes, thwarting Hera's first attempt on his life. (Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mt. Olympus)
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He was played by Kevin Sorbo.
By his early twenties, Hercules was considered a Legendary Hero, of which mythology and rumor about him spread throughout the Grecian landscape. Some, such as Iole, believed him to be a hulking figure, several feet taller than he actually was. He was about 6 feet, 3 inches tall and very muscular with golden and brown hair. (Hercules in the Underworld)
Hercules was the result of a union between the widowed Alcmene and Zeus, King of the Gods. Zeus took the form of Amphitryon when he appeared to Alcmene that night (HTLJ: "Armageddon Now"), although they maintained close feelings for years afterwards. (Hercules and the Amazon Women)
While pregnant with Hercules, Alcmene was nearly killed by a time-travelling Callisto, but saved by the also time travelling Iolaus. (HTLJ: "Armageddon Now: Part 2")
Shortly after Hercules' birth, Hera became aware of his status as Zeus' son and attempted to destroy him with a pair of snakes. The infant Hercules strangled the snakes, thwarting Hera's first attempt on his life. (Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mt. Olympus)
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Wikipedia
Legendary Journeys
Copyright Owner/Official Site
Universal Studios Entertainment
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