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Acestus
An evil warlord intent on taking over the world (see "In Sickness And In Hell"). He is taken aback when he sees the beauty and strength of Argo (whom Xena set free when she visited the lands of the Northern Amazons) and vows to tame her. When Xena returns to reclaim her beloved horse, Argo rejects her, sulking because Xena deserted her. As a final test of Argo's love, Xena stands motionless whilst Acestus, riding Argo, charges at Xena. Argo responds by throwing him rather than killing her beloved mistress.

Acropolis
The citadel of an ancient Greek city. In "The Lost Mariner", the Acropolis referred to is at Athens.

Actus
In "Past Imperfect", Xena and Gabrielle are on their way to Actus to warn its inhabitants that an army is on its way.

Adar
A mayor and friend of Gabrielle and Xena. In "Vanishing Act", Adar unveils the statue of Pax which symbolises the peace between two villages. When the statue is stolen, Xena and Gabrielle reassure him that they will get it back. They accomplish this with the assistance of Autolycus.

Adrenal Reaction
In lay terms the metabolic (i.e. chemical and physical changes) reactions in higher vertebrates (e.g. human beings). Adrenal reaction is mentioned in the episode "Send In the Clones", when Xena and Gabrielle are cloned in the present day by Alti and three XWP fans.

Advisor #1
Cleopatra's advisor in the episode "Antony And Cleopatra". He warns her that treachery may be afoot and that there are those that wish her dead, particularly the Romans who are interested in taking control of her Egyptian fleet. Cleopatra confidently tells him that she is capable of looking after herself, her people and Egypt. Unfortunately, she is poisoned not long afterwards, proving the wisdom of her advisor's words.

Aescalus
Aescalus is the loyal soldier in "Death Mask" who finds it difficult to believe Xena when she tells him he is being tricked by the warlord Cortese. She informs him that his king and Cortese are one and the same. At first, he thinks she is trying to trick him into betraying his king but eventually he realises she is telling the truth.

Agathon
Agathon is a cunning warlord and Ares' new favourite (see "The Dirty Half Dozen"). He is so favoured in fact, that Ares gives him the metal of Hephaestus so he can equip his army with powerful armour and deadly weapons.

Agathon is clever and respects Ares although he is often irreverent. He also does not make the mistake of underestimating his predecessor, Xena. He does, however, plan to kill her, knowing she will oppose his plans to rule the world. Aware of Ares' passion for Xena, Agathon asks him not to intervene and Ares gives his word. When Agathon finally comes face to face with Xena, Ares leaves him to fight his own battle, whereupon Agathon is struck down by his own weapon.

Agis
An evil schemer who is plotting to kill King Lias so that Princess Diana will be crowned queen (see "Warrior, Princess, Tramp"). He plans to replace Diana with Meg (a lookalike) and, in doing so, take control of the kingdom. Meg infuriates him, constantly referring to him as 'Aggy' whilst he views her as a worthless slut. Of course, Xena catches on to what he is up to and thwarts his plans.

Agranon
A spoilt prince who believes he can buy Xena's help to rescue his kidnapped betrothed from the warlord, Mezentius (see "The Path Not Taken"). Xena refuses his money but agrees to help him if he gives the money to the poor (taking the moralistic high ground now, is she?). Xena manages to rescue the Princess Jana but at the cost of the life of her beloved Marcus.

Aiden
Aiden appears in "Paradise Found". At first, he appears serene and highly spiritual but in truth he intends to rob Gabrielle of her goodness by leeching it from her. Aiden has tricked countless others, including a group of soldiers under the command of Lieutenant Garr. However, Xena manages to foil his plans to turn Gabrielle into just another one of his decorative statues.

Ailments & Diseases
These include: Blood Poisoning (see "The Greater Good", "One Against An Army", "Eternal Bonds" and "Antony And Cleopatra") "Seasickness (see "Ulysses" and "The Lost Mariner") Lice, Upset Stomach, Flatulence and Foot Rot (see "In Sickness And In Hell") Scourge (see "Past Imperfect") and Crankiness (see "Punch Lines").

Akanacia
In the episode "The Quill is Mightier", the band of barbarians are diverted to Akanacia by the writings in Gabrielle's scroll.

AKA's
Several episodes are also known by other names, as follows:-

Chariots Of War - Sins Of The Father; The Path Not Taken - Going Home; Death In Chains - Death Is M.I.A; A Fistful Of Dinars - Three For Godhood, The Hard Way; Intimate Stranger - Callisto's Nightmare; Destiny - Why And Where; The Debt I - Betrayal; The Debt II - The Debt; When In Rome - First Of The Three; Fins, Femmes And Gems - Fish Schticks; Locked Up And Tied Down - Shark Island Prison; Devi - Smoke & Mirrors, Kashatria, Devata; Takes One To Know One - Bar Murder Mystery; Endgame - Amazon Reunion, Death Of Pompey; Little Problems - Body And Souls; Married With Fishsticks - Married With Fishshticks; Antony And Cleopatra - Love And Death In Alexandria; Motherhood - Twilight Of The Gods; Who's Gurkhan? - The One That I Love, Under The Sweltering Sky, Xena In Arabia; Legacy - Two Women In Search Of A Chariot Race; The Rheingold - The Rhinegold; Dangerous Prey - Vengeance And Mercy; The Last of the Centaurs - The Last Centaur; Soul Possession - Missing Pieces, The Lost Scroll; Friend In Need I - Mentors, Japan I; Friend In Need II - Friend In Need, Japan II.

Akemi
Akemi is (literally!) a ghost from Xena's past (see "A Friend In Need I" and "A Friend In Need II"). Back in Xena's dark days, Xena rescued Akemi from her kidnapper, hoping for a generous reward in exchange for her return to her father. However, Akemi had other plans and begged for Xena to teach her everything she knew. Despite herself, Xena grew to care for her student and, on request, even taught her the pinch. To her horror, Akemi used this knowledge to kill her own father, in revenge for his murder of her entire family.

After exacting her revenge, Akemi commits suicide and asks Xena to cut off her head and then take her ashes to the family graveyard in Higuchi. In honour of her friend, Xena attempts to carry out Akemi's wishes but is prevented from doing so by the townsfolk of Higuchi. Akemi's ashes are scattered and, in anger, Xena attacks the townspeople. As a result, a fire engulfs the town, killing 40,000 people.

Many years later, Akemi's ghost sends for Xena's help via Kenji, the monk. Xena and Gabrielle manage to save the town of Higuchi from being burnt to the ground but it is here Xena learns she was responsible for the loss of 40,000 souls. To put things right, Xena sacrifices her life and is reunited with Akemi.

During Xena's fight with Yodoshi, Akemi's soul is swallowed by Yodoshi. After Xena has disposed of the soul eater, Akemi's soul is set free, along with all the other souls Yodoshi had devoured.

Akhbash
Princess Diana's little black dog in "Warrior, Princess".

Albanian Mines of Iskander Beg
In "Dreamworker" Gabrielle searches a shop for a weapon. The Swordsmith tells her that the steel for the swords came from these mines.

Alcibiades
The Commander of Agis' forces, Alcibiades is fooled by Xena into taking her to where Princess Diana's kidnapped baby is hidden (see "Warrior, Princess, Tramp"). Xena does this by pretending to be Meg.

Alconian Lake
In the episode "Mortal Beloved", Xena enters and exits the Underworld via this lake, whilst Gabrielle sits on its shore awaiting her return. Xena tells Gabrielle that the lake is known for being unusually deep.

Alecto
Alecto is head of the Furies and seems to be the most powerful of the three. Certainly, in "Coming Home", she is the one who comes across as the most hungry for power.

Alesia
Daughter of King Melos, Princess Alesia runs away from home because she hates her stepmother (see "If The Shoe Fits"). Whilst Joxer tries to keep her entertained with a story, Alesia runs away again and ends up over the edge of cliff. Finally, Alesia is escorted home and reunited with her worried father. Alesia is then persuaded by Xena to settle her differences with her stepmother.

Alexander, Jace
The director of "Hooves And Harlots" and "Athens City Academy Of The Performing Bards".

Alexandria
Ancient city in the delta region of northern Egypt and named after Alexander the Great. The city is mentioned in the episode "Anthony And Cleopatra", when Xena leaves baby Eve with her mother in Alexandria, whilst she and Gabrielle pay Cleopatra a visit.

Alexis
Dr. Alexis is a genetics expert who has cloned Xena and Gabrielle, using 2,000 year old hair samples (see "Send In The Clones"). She enlists the help of three Xena fans to bring the clones to life, supposedly to fight evil in the modern world. However, Alexis turns out to be Alti, the evil shamaness from Xena's past. Her plan is to turn Xena back to evil so they can rule the world together. However, Xena's love for Gabrielle prevents Alti from doing this, so instead Alti tries to destroy them both. Not surprisingly, she fails and is destroyed.

Almighty God
God features often in the episode "Altared States". Maell refers to him as the "only one true Supreme Deity". He is also called "Our Holy One" by the followers of the 'new religion', who only believe in one god and not the many gods the Ancient Greeks believed in.

Alpha Male
The leader of the cannibals in "The Abyss", the Alpha Male drowns with the rest of the clan when Xena floods the canyon.

Altara
Altara is the midwife seen in "Been There, Done That". Xena visits her to get information about the households of Lycost and Menos but has to endure eating Altara's rock-hard cakes! Nevertheless, the information Altara gives to Xena helps to put an end to the enmity between the two houses.

Alti
An evil shamaness whom Xena befriended in her bad old days and who promised to make Xena "destroyer of nations" (see "Adventures In The Sin Trade I" and "II"). Whilst searching for Gabrielle, Xena discovers that Alti is preventing dead Amazons from passing through the gate into the afterlife and, feeling remorse for causing the deaths of these Northern Amazons (notably Cyane) she vows to help them against Alti. This makes Alti her enemy, of course, and Alti shows Xena a vision of the future (Xena and Gabrielle crucified together). Xena's hope is now renewed as she knows Gabrielle must still be alive and this renews her strength and resolve, enabling her to kill Alti. However, Alti returns (see "Between The Lines") and Xena has to destroy her all over again!

Despite being trapped in the spirit world, Alti makes a final bid to return to the material realm by stealing the soul of Xena's unborn child so she will be born instead (see "Them Bones, Them Bones"). After Gabrielle is nearly killed in the spirit world, Xena travels there herself and tricks Alti into thinking she has won. A battle ensues between the two and Alti's spirit is destroyed.

This wasn't the end for the evil shamaness though. She reappeared in the modern world disguised as Dr. Alexis, the genetics expert. With her knowledge, she brings clones of Xena and Gabrielle into the world and, no she isn't doing this out of a sense of remorse or guilt! She programs the Xena clone with images of Xena's evil past, omitting all memories of Gabrielle. Alti/Alexis then gets Gabrielle arrested so Xena goes on the rampage. This all ends with Xena and Alti fighting it out but, of course, Xena wins and Alti is destroyed yet again!

Surely that must be end of her? Not so! In "When Fates Collide", Julius Caesar messes with the Fates' loom and creates an alternative world, where Alti is High Priestess of Rome and he and Xena are Emperor and Empress. Alti plans to dispose of Xena and make herself Empress in her place. Sure enough, she soon has Caesar promising to make her Empress. However, whilst in bed with him, she stabs him to death. This time it looks like Alti will win but she is once again destroyed when Gabrielle sets fire to the Fates' loom.

Altrech
A member of Cecrops' crew, Altrech instantly takes a shine to Gabrielle and keeps trying to impress her (for instance, by offering her some raw squid!). Gabrielle cannot seem to get rid of him as he keeps following her around the ship. Once Cecrops' curse is broken, however, Altrech leaves Gabrielle to seek out "new conquests" (see "The Lost Mariner").

Amarice
The disobedient Amazon who appears to be partly responsible for the death of Ephiny by refusing to follow orders (see "Endgame"). Amarice is strong-willed and has little respect for Gabrielle at first, being bent on vengeance against Brutus for killing Ephiny. She believes an Amazon Queen should be prepared to fight and kill her enemies.

When captured by the Romans, along with Eli, Gabrielle and Xena, she is defiant and nearly loses her life because of it (see "Ides Of March"). However, she manages to escape with Eli whilst Xena and Gabrielle face crucifixion.

Amarice returns with Eli and Joxer to reclaim Xena and Gabrielle's bodies from the Romans (see "Fallen Angel"). When her friends are resurrected by Eli, she travels with them for a while. However, when they visit the tribe of the Northern Amazons, Amarice's secret is revealed to Gabrielle: that she is not a true Amazon (see "Them Bones, Them Bones"). Although Gabrielle tells Amarice that this makes no difference to their friendship, Amarice decides to remain with the Northern Amazons to learn more about their ways. This is the last time we see Amarice and we later learn that she was killed whilst defending the tribe (see "Lifeblood").

Amazons
According to Greek mythology, Amazons were a race of female warriors living in Scythia. In Xena: Warrior Princess, they are fierce warrior women who fight ferociously and are loyal to their kind and their queen. They worship Artemis, the moon goddess and, when one of their kind dies, they burn a funeral pyre so the Amazon's spirit is released from their body and they can then reach the afterlife of the Amazons. When Terreis is killed (see "Hooves And Harlots") Gabrielle accepts her 'right of caste' which means that she must avenge her death and take her place as an Amazon princess, next in line for the right to rule as queen.

The traditional enemies of the Amazons are the Centaurs.

Amazon Funeral
In an Amazon funeral, the body is carried on a bier to a pyre and then burnt. In "The Quest" the Amazons prepare Xena's sarcophagus for an Amazon funeral. Ephiny tells Gabrielle that Xena's soul will be "released to soar".

Amazon Holy Word
In "Adventures In The Sin Trade I", Alti has discovered the Amazons' Holy Word, which has allowed her to gain power over the Northern tribe. Xena tells Cyane she should make a new Holy Word. Cyane tells her their Holy Word was 'Courage' and that nothing is stronger than that. Xena suggests that it should be changed to 'Love'.

Amazon Symbol of Peace
Hands clasped with palms together above the head. Xena knew this sign when first entering Amazon territory (see "Hooves And Harlots"). It is later used by Gabrielle on her journey into Amazon country in "The Quest".

Amazon Teachings
In "Hooves And Harlots" Terreis tells Gabrielle "Philosophy and History are among the first things taught to Amazon children. The Amazon world is based on truth and a woman's individual strength".

Amazon Volunteer
In "To Helicon And Back", Gabrielle asks for a volunteer to act as a distraction for Bellerophon's troops (i.e. to be cannon fodder for his catapults!). This is the unlucky 'red shirt' (a la Star Trek) who volunteers and, as all red shirts do, ends up dead. The Amazon's name is Trudis but she is listed as 'Amazon Volunteer' in the end credits.

Amazon Warfare
In the episode "Succession", Gabrielle says the Amazons invented the technique of fighting from trees.

Ambrosia (Gr. a, not, brotos, mortal)
The 'Food of the Gods', so called because it made them immortal. There were at least three stashes of ambrosia in the Xenaverse. The first was located in a cave in the Hall of Ambrosia, at the foot of Mount Poulis (see "A Fistful Of Dinars"). It was kept in a golden bowl suspended by golden chains. Somehow, Xena knew of the ambrosia's location so she strived to prevent both Thersites and Petracles from finding it before she did. When she did find it, she threw it into a fire pit.

The second stash of ambrosia was located in the roof of a small chamber at the bottom of a staircase, well protected by fire and a bed of large spikes (see "The Quest"). Access to the ambrosia was via several climbing ropes and a key; the Dagger of Helios fitted into a stone that released the ambrosia from a hatch in the roof. Most of this ambrosia was also destroyed by fire, although enough of it survived for both Velasca and Callisto to eat it and become goddesses as a result (see "A Necessary Evil").

The final stash of ambrosia belonged to the Greek Amazons (see "Coming Home"). In this episode, Ares (now mortal) declared war on the Amazons in an attempt to get his hands on their stash of ambrosia and so reclaim his godhood. Unfortunately for him, he failed to find out where the ambrosia was hidden.

Ambrosia appears to work in two ways. If a living mortal eats it, they become a god, as Velasca did. However, if a person has recently died, it can restore them back to life provided it is given to them in time.

Amphipolis
A village in the Edones area of Thrace (Thracia) in north-east Greece, noted as "sheep country." It is situated on the Strymon River between Cercinitis Lake and the coast. This is Xena's home village, which was attacked by Cortese, causing the death of her brother, Lyceus and the estrangement of her other brother Toris. Xena not only fought Cortese's army and drove them away, she began to take control of the surrounding villages to use them as a 'buffer zone' against further attacks. This was the start of her 'bad' phase.

Amphipolis has at least one tavern (owned by Xena's mother, Cyrene) but no horse dealers! It is featured in the episodes "Sins Of The Past", "Remember Nothing", "The Furies", "Takes One To Know One", "Amphipolis Under Siege", "The Haunting Of Amphipolis" and "Heart Of Darkness".

Amphis
In "For Him The Bell Tolls", King Lynaeus of Pyros orders Joxer to be taken to Amphis for execution, for wooing Princess Ileandra away from his son, Prince Sarpedon.

Andros
The son of Telamon, Andros has become attached to Tara (see "A Tale Of Two Muses") and when the restrictions of his hometown grow too much for him, he asks her to leave with him. After Xena has a 'talk' with the two runaways, Andros and Tara relent and return to their town to fight against Istafan's tyranny. Andros learns from his father that his brother left home because he was sick of the repressive atmosphere of the town.

Andrus
The betrothed of Areliesa, Rhea's sister in "Ties That Bind". Andrus is grateful to Rhea for taking Areliesa's place when the slavers came to their village.

Angels
Several angels appear in the Xenaverse, namely Michael, Raphael and Lucifer. Michael and Raphael appear in the episodes "Fallen Angel", "The Haunting Of Amphipolis" and "Heart Of Darkness". Lucifer appears in "Heart Of Darkness". Michael also appears in "The God You Know."

Xena and Gabrielle's guardian angels also appear in "Fallen Angel". Lief turns up to escort Gabrielle to Heaven, whilst Laura comes for Xena.

Annie Day
An obsessed 90's Xenite (played by Lucy Lawless herself) who believes she is a reincarnation of the real Xena. When she visits a regression healer, she discovers to her horror that she is actually a reincarnation of Joxer! (see "Deja Vu All Over Again").

Anokin
Alti's apprentice who is killed during a raid by Borias (see "Adventures In The Sin Trade"). Alti offers to take Xena to see her in the afterlife but when they get there Anokin shuns Xena. She tells her it is her fault that she (Anokin) ended up evil.

Anteus
The father of Icus and Maell, Anteus' devotion to his belief in the 'one true god' almost leads to the sacrifice of his youngest son (see "Altared States"). Unbeknown to him, his eldest son, Maell is feeding him with a hallucinogenic drug to trick him into believing that his god wants him to sacrifice Icus as a test of his faith. In this instance, it is Anteus' god who comes to the rescue of Icus rather than Xena (who tries but gets there too late).

Antonius
One of Mezentius' employees in "The Path Not Taken".

Antony
Antony is a Roman soldier, loyal to his country and determined to bring about peace through force (see "Antony And Cleopatra"). When he first meets Xena (posing as Cleopatra) he is impressed by her courage and beauty but is not overwhelmed by it and does not press his advantage. However, when he arrives at her palace, he is quite happy to flirt with her and enjoy her company. Although he originally intended to secure Cleopatra's fleet, through force if need be, he soon falls in love with Xena/Cleopatra and asks her to return with him to Rome, to rule by his side. However, when he discovers he has been betrayed, he tries to kill Xena but falls victim to her sword instead.

Antony's Lieutenant
Antony's second-in-command (see "Antony And Cleopatra") who is seen with Antony as they discuss their reasons for being in Egypt.

Apex
Minister to King Solas, Apex has poisoned the king, intending to take his place on the throne (see "Blind Faith"). In order to do this, he intends to find a bride for the king, stage their deaths and cremate them both, leaving the way open for him to seize the throne. Apex picks Gabrielle to be the king's bride and sets the royal tutor, Vidalus, the task of training her to act like a lady rather than a 'common peasant'!

Once the lords and ladies of the royal court have accepted Gabrielle as their new queen, Apex arranges the marriage and then takes Gabrielle and the dead king to the crematorium. However, Xena arrives with Palaemon to rescue Gabrielle and Apex's plan is thwarted.

Aphrodite (Gr. aphros, foam)
The Greek Venus, Aphrodite was so called because she sprang from the foam of the sea. According to Homer, she is the daughter of Zeus and Dione. She is the goddess of love, sister to Ares and half-sister to Hercules. In Xena, she is portrayed as being flirty, mischievous and temperamental, like a spoilt child. Sometimes she can be a bit slow on the uptake and she also does not wear very much!

Aphrodite is the mother of Cupid (Gr. Eros) and sometimes interferes in his match-making ventures, which infuriates him no end (see "For Him The Bell Tolls"). Although she seems indifferent to mortals, she has mellowed somewhat and appears to care for them more than she is prepared to admit. Perhaps this soft side of her is the result of Hercules' influence and her love for Hephaestus, the smith god.

Apollo
Son of Zeus and Leto (Latona) and sometimes identified with the sun god, Helios. He was the brother of Artemis, half brother of Hermes and father of Asklepios. He was the god of music, poetry, archery, prophecy and the art of healing. His temple is seen in the episode "Forgiven", in which Xena and Gabrielle attempt to recover the stolen Urn of Apollo from a gang of thieves.

Apothecary
The local herbalist seen in "Been There, Done That". His eyesight is not that good and this enables Hermia to steal some poison from him.

Appian Way
The most famous Roman road that ran from Rome to Brundusium (Brindisi). This road is mentioned in the episode "When In Rome".

Arben
Arben is one of a group of Centaurs led by Tyldus (see "Hooves And Harlots"). When Xena and Ephiny investigate the area where Terreis was killed, Arben attacks them and nearly succeeds in killing Ephiny. Xena stops Arben from shooting her and then, in turn, stops Ephiny from killing Arben. Both of them escape to the safety of the trees and Arben has no choice but to give up the chase.

Arbus
When Meleager the Mighty is imprisoned for suspected murder, Arbus is the judge who presides over his case (see "The Execution"). Judge Arbus is known to be a fair and competent man but all is not as it seems. Once Meleager has been sentenced, Arbus is determined to make sure that the sentence will be carried out, even if Meleager is later proved innocent. He is, therefore, infuriated when Gabrielle helps Meleager to escape. He sends Sullus, one of his men after Meleager but when Sullus fails to bring Meleager back , Arbus takes matters into his own hands, captures Meleager himself and imprisons both him and Gabrielle.

Arbus sends Meleager to the gallows but is unaware that Xena is hidden underneath the trapdoor. Later, Arbus is alone with Meleager's body and he hears a voice speaking to him. Meleager sits up in his coffin and accuses Arbus of sending an innocent man to his death. When Arbus admits he does not care whether the accused are innocent or not, as long as justice is seen to be done, Xena enters with the villagers who have heard everything. Arbus is then arrested, presumably to face trial himself.

Arcon
In "The Play's The Thing", Xena goes to Arcon to help a prince, whilst Gabrielle returns to Piraeus to retrieve her scroll.

Areliesa
The betrothed of Andrus and sister to Rhea (see "Ties That Bind"). Areliesa is relieved to see her sister alive and well. She is also grateful to her for saving her from the slavers.

Areolis' Widow
The grieving, pregnant widow of the dead villager, Areolis who was killed by Ares (see "The Reckoning"). Luckily, Xena tricks Ares into bringing the villagers back to life and the young widow is reunited with her husband.

Ares
Mighty god of war, son of Zeus and Hera, half-brother to Hercules and brother to Aphrodite and Athena. Ares has a fondness for battle and women. He constantly makes attempts to win Xena back to his side and would like her to be his warrior queen although we all know this isn't going to happen!

Ares appears in numerous Xena episodes. Most of the time he is portrayed as the villain but he also has a sensitive side and a sense of humour. Although he is initially driven by lust for Xena, he eventually falls in love with her but is overcome by fear of her rejection of him. He makes a tremendous sacrifice in "Motherhood", when he defies his sister, Athena taking the side of the woman he loves instead. He also gives up his immortality to save both Gabrielle and Eve. He soon gets fed up with being mortal though, especially when he is forced to pay for his betrayal of the gods when he is tormented by the Furies in "Coming Home".

Argo
Xena's loyal and trusty steed, Argo who is referred to as "he" in one episode! She responds to Xena's whistles and appears to understand every word spoken to her. Her greatest moment of sacrifice comes when she refuses to help tear Xena's body to pieces (see "The Greater Good") even though she is being mercilessly whipped.

Argo is played by Aztec, Honey, Tilly and Mac. Tilly is used for riding and standing sequences, Aztec for rearing, Honey for running and kicking and Mac is the stand-in.

Whilst Xena and Gabrielle were encased in ice for 25 years, Joxer took care of Argo until she died of old age (see "Livia").

Argo II
After breaking the sad news of Argo's death to Xena, Joxer tells her that Argo has had a baby foal whom he has named Argo II. She is briefly seen in "Livia", "Heart Of Darkness", "Dangerous Prey" and "To Helicon And Back".

Argolis
Argolis is the eldest of Darius' children and is seen in "Chariots Of War". His younger brother is Lykus (whom he teases mercilessly) and his sister is Sarita.

Argonauts
Sailors from Jason's ship, 'The Argo', as mentioned in the episode "Tsunami".

Aria
In the episode "For Him The Bell Tolls", Joxer saves a group of people from attackers. One of these is the Princess Ileandra, whom he presents with a gift, courtesy of Aphrodite. Aria, one of Ileandra's maids, vies for Joxer's attention, pushing Gabrielle out of the way and declaring "he's mine".

Later, Aria reports to her king that Ileandra has been seen with the hero Joxer and that it appears there is to be no wedding between Ileandra and Sarpedon. Perhaps she did this out of jealousy rather than her 'sense of duty'.

When Joxer fights his way out of trouble and uses Aria's handkerchief to wipe his brow, Aria nearly faints. However, once Joxer returns to his normal, bumbling self, Aria snatches her handkerchief back and walks off in a huff.

Arkel
The right-hand man of Lord Malthus, Arkel is suspicious of Sinteres (Autolycus) and Cherish (Xena) right from the start (see "The Royal Couple Of Thieves"). When Malthus is murdered and his secret weapon is stolen and then returned, Arkel sends for the real Lord Sinteres and together they plan revenge on Autolycus and Xena. However, Xena manages to kill Sinteres, after which Arkel opens the 'Ark', runs from it and is struck down by its holy power.

Arleia
Arleia is Callisto's mother and was killed at Cirra, along with the rest of Callisto's family. However, when Xena forces Callisto back into the Underworld (see "Intimate Stranger") Arleia appears to Callisto, telling her that, even though she loves her, she wants her to stop doing such terrible things.

Arleia appears again in "Fallen Angel", this time with Callisto's father at her side. They both reach out to Callisto (who is now an angel) and welcome her home.

Arman
In "The Convert", Joxer kills Arman's father and goes to tell him the bad news. However, Arman is full of praise for his father's good deeds and Joxer does not have the heart to tell him the truth. He and Arman soon become good friends, making it harder for Joxer to confess what he has done. When Arman learns the truth, he is furious and goes after Joxer, to avenge his father's death. However, before he can take his revenge, a group of his father's men attack their camp. Arman realises his father was not the good, kind person he thought he was but a vicious warlord who showed little mercy to his victims. Once he has come to terms with his loss, Arman forgives Joxer.

Xena, Gabrielle and Joxer meet up with Arman again in "Animal Attraction". Arman takes an interest in Amarice, who also seems keen on him but is afraid to show how much she likes him. Thanks to a series of misunderstandings, they never seem to get it right and end up squabbling with each other. Finally, they appear to reach an understanding and go their separate ways.

Arminestra
Arminestra is 'the Mother of Peace' and the future incarnation of Xena. In "Between The Lines", Xena is sent to the future to prevent Alti from returning to the world. Alti has incarnated as a powerful warrior named Khindin and is spreading destruction across India. As Arminestra, Xena is physically weak but spiritually strong, being an inspiring leader amongst her people. It is the strength she inspires in others that helps her to fight Alti/Khindin but even so, Xena still has to draw her into her own time in order to fight her.

Armour
Most, if not all of the bad guys (and some of the good) wear armour of some type or another. This is mostly made from leather but we do see some metal armour, mainly in the construction of breastplates, shields and helmets (Joxer, in particular, appears to have shares in the ironmongery business!). Styles range from simple protection plates, as in reinforcements for leather garments, to more elaborate pieces e.g. fancy helmet decorations, presumably designed to scare the opposition! In general, the various warlords appear to wear the better clothing, more protection and decoration whilst the ordinary soldier wears more functional leather and reinforced leather. There is evidence of shin and foot protection and various styles of armguards. Helmets range from plain leather skullcaps to the more decorative metal examples. Some are made from animal skins complete with horns whilst others are fur-trimmed.

Some of the horses wear nasal protection and/or decorative plumes.

Armourer
The unfortunate man who has been given the job of providing Ares with new armour (see "Coming Home"). After informing Ares that his armour is ready, he has to endure Ares' strange behaviour as the Furies (whom he can't see) torment Ares and persuade him that he does not need to wear armour. The confused man is finally told to scrap the armour and go away!

Armus, Adam
Teleplay (Co) for "Chariots Of War", "Death In Chains", "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts" and "The Xena Scrolls". Story (Co) for "Death In Chains" and "Fins, Femmes And Gems". Co-Writer for "Ties That Bind", "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", "For Him The Bell Tolls", "Blind Faith", "King Of Assassins", "Warrior, Priestess, Tramp", "Fins, Femmes And Gems", "In Sickness And In Hell", "If The Shoe Fits" and "Lyre, Lyre, Hearts On Fire."

Arnica
A type of plant, most commonly seen with yellow flower heads. A tincture made of this is used in the treatment of bruises. Arnica is mentioned by Xena in the episode "King Con", to help heal Joxer's wounds.

Artemis
Moon goddess, also of hunting and woodlands. Associated with fertility. She is goddess of the Amazons. Mentioned by Xena in "Hooves And Harlots", and by Velasca in "A Necessary Evil".

Artemis makes a brief appearance in the episode "Motherhood". She is struck down by Xena (whilst on her god-killing spree) thereby leaving the Amazons without a goddess! This is referred to in the episode "To Helicon And Back", when Bellerophon, Artemis' son seeks vengeance against the Amazons for abandoning Artemis (eh?) and against Xena for killing her.

Asklepios (Gr. spelling)
God of medicine and healing. Son of Apollo and father of Hygeia. His temple was used as a field hospital in the civil war between the Mitoans and Thessalians. Asklepios is mentioned several times in "Is There A Doctor In The House".

Athena (Athene)
Patron goddess of Athens, patroness of arts and crafts and the goddess of wisdom. In Xena, she is portrayed as the goddess of wisdom, war and weaving.

When Zeus is killed by Hercules, Athena takes command of Olympus. She believes in the prophecy that, if Xena's child is allowed to live, it will bring about the twilight of the gods. She is determined not to let this happen so she sets out to kill Xena's child. She sends her warriors to lay siege to Xena's home village (see "Amphipolis Under Siege") but when Athena's favourite warrior, Illainus is killed, she retreats in mourning.

Athena continues her fight against Xena in "Looking Death In The Eye". She and Hades attack Xena but Xena manages to escape when she destroys Hades' Helmet of Invisibility. Not one to give up easily, Athena then orders Celesta to kill Xena but Celesta says she cannot interfere. Athena angrily insists that Celesta carries out her instructions. However, Celesta is captured by Xena instead. In response, Athena orders her archers to capture Gabrielle and find out where Xena is hiding. Athena trades Gabrielle for Celesta and then gives chase, along with Hephaestus and Hades. Athena and the others rain fireballs on Xena, Gabrielle and Eve until the cart they are travelling in catches fire and topples over the cliff. Athena watches as Xena searches frantically for Eve in the wreckage and then grieves over Gabrielle's body. Satisfied that Eve is dead, Athena returns to Olympus.

Believing Xena, Gabrielle and Eve to be dead, Athena continues her rule on Olympus for the next 25 years. When she finds out that Eve is still alive, she begins her campaign to end Eve's life once more. In "Motherhood", Athena calls on the Furies to torment Gabrielle over Joxer's death. They do so until Gabrielle loses control and kills Eve. Xena no longer has the power to kill gods once Eve is dead and so she is powerless against Athena until Ares intervenes. Xena then tries to reason with Athena, promising that she will spare her life if she will stop trying to kill Eve. Athena refuses and fights on, so Xena kills her.

Athenian Captain
The only survivor (at least, briefly) of the Athenian army who were wiped out by Agathon's army of warriors. He manages to stagger from the battlefield but Agathon catches up with him and they fight. The captain charges at him, shouting Athena's name but his weapons are no match for the metal of Hephaestus and his sword breaks on Agathon's armour. Agathon then runs him through.

Athens
Classical Greek tells us that when Athena and Poseidon had a dispute over who should be the city's patron, the goddess produced an olive branch, a symbol of peace and prosperity. The sea god, however, created a horse, symbolic of war. The gods saw the olive branch as the better prospect and the city was named Athens. However, according to the episode "The Lost Mariner" Poseidon brought forth a spring on the Acropolis whilst Athena made an olive tree sprout on the rocky soil. An arbitrator was chosen to decide who should be patron of the city and, in choosing Athena, he was cursed by the enraged Poseidon.

Athens is mentioned by Julius Caesar in the episode "When Fates Collide".

Athens Academy
The Athens Academy for Performing Bards is, as expected, in Athens and is where Gabrielle enrols in order to become a professional bard. Although she wins the contest, she decides not to stay on as she realises it is more fun to live adventures with Xena rather than merely relate them to others.

Athol
In "The Prodigal", Athol, one of Damon's scouts, is sent to Potidaea (along with Derq, a fellow scout) to give a message from Damon to the villagers. Athol and Derq warn the villagers to co-operate with Damon, if they wish to avoid any trouble. When Meleager the Mighty (with Gabrielle and Lila's help) responds by threatening them, the scouts report back to Damon that the villagers are being aided by Meleager the Mighty.

When Gabrielle turns up in Damon's camp, Athol is ordered to kill her. He is only stopped by Meleager telling Damon that he will consider his terms, after he has had some fun (with Gabrielle). Athol and Derq are posted to stand guard over the hut where Meleager and Gabrielle have been taken to. On hearing the noisy goings-on inside the tent, both men get too curious and take a look inside. Both are knocked out by Meleager, allowing both him and Gabrielle to escape.

Atlhan
Atlhan is the loyal friend of Shakti, Gabrielle's future incarnation (see "Between The Lines"). He saves his prince from death at the hands of Khindin/Alti by rescuing the wounded man in the midst of battle and carrying him to safety. In a later battle, he once again saves his friend but this time at the cost of his life.

Atma
The ancient Amazons' name for their saviour, who came from the future. The Atma is mentioned in the episode "Lifeblood". Their Atma turned out to be a teenage girl named Cyane, who was destined to become their first queen.

Atma Dagger
In "Lifeblood", Yakut's spirit says the Atma Dagger must be used to bring the past forward. However, it had been banished to the Netherworld in ancient times so that it would not fall into the wrong hands. Although Yakut could reach it through the spiritual world, she was not able to bring it back but Xena could.

Atrius
Xena encounters Atrius in the episode "Ties That Bind". He claims he is her long-lost father but Xena is not convinced. He finally persuades her that he is who he says he is and, when a group of villagers torture him and leave him to die, Xena vows vengeance. However, she eventually realises that this man is actually Ares, posing as her father.

We later learn from "The Furies" that Xena's father was an avid supporter of Ares, god of war. He unexpectedly returned home from war one day and, as a result, Xena was conceived by Cyrene. Later, after visiting Ares' temple he came home in a drunken rage and tried to murder Xena. Cyrene killed him with an axe rather than let him murder her daughter.

Atropos
The eldest of the three Fates. Atropos cuts a person's life thread when their time on earth is at an end.

Attis
After Aphrodite steals a beautiful diamond, she puts a spell on Xena, Gabrielle and Joxer to distract them from pursuing her. Joxer was looking at a picture of Attis, the apeman at the time and so is turned into him.

Even as Attis, Joxer takes a shine to Gabrielle as a potential mate, suggesting they enjoy a little "zug zug" (don't ask!).

Atyminius
Whilst alive, Atyminius was basically a serial killer who loved to murder young brides-to-be. Fortunately, he is now dead but not for long! In "Mortal Beloved", Atyminius steals Hades' Helmet of Invisibility which throws the Underworld into disarray and allows the bad souls to escape to the Elysian Fields whilst the good souls go to Tartarus. Marcus contacts Xena from beyond the grave and informs her of what is happening. Xena travels to the Underworld to help Hades but Atyminius returns to the land of the living and becomes mortal again with the aid of the helmet. He comes across Gabrielle and tries to kill her but Xena manages to rescue her. Xena and Marcus track Atyminius to a wedding festival and trick him into thinking that the bride is asleep in bed rather than undergoing her ceremonial bathing by moonlight. Xena takes the place of the bride and manages to kill Atyminius and take the helmet back from him, thus restoring the Underworld back to normal but at a heavy price to herself.

Augustus
After Octavius became emperor of Rome, he was referred to as Augustus. Xena seeks out Augustus to find out the whereabouts of her daughter, Eve (see "Livia"). Augustus explains to Xena that Eve is now Livia and is Rome's champion. He explains he fell in love with her and would gladly marry her but that she is consumed with a lust for power, thanks to her association with Ares.

Augustus is mentioned (but not seen) in the episode "Eve" when Xena tells Livia that Augustus let her borrow some of his troops to help protect Eli's temple.

Austia
In the episode "Eve", Virgil states that Austia housed the largest temple to Eli. It was somewhere near the coast and was where Xena, Gabrielle, Joxer and Virgil were heading to save the remainder of Eli's followers from Eve.

Autolycus
Self-proclaimed King of Thieves and lovable rogue. Although he does his best to appear as if he doesn't care about anyone, he has a heart as big as his ego! He is a friend to Xena and Gabrielle and has helped them in their quests on more than one occasion (albeit sometimes reluctantly!).

We learn from "The Royal Couple Of Thieves" that Autolycus became a thief to avenge his brother, who was murdered by a merchant named Tarsus. Autolycus stole everything that Tarsus owned and earned a reputation as a master thief. In "Vanishing Act" Autolycus has the chance to kill his brother's murderer but lets him live instead.

Avatar
A deity in human form. In "The Way", this refers to Eli. Hanuman mentions another Avatar he has met - the one called Rama.

Ayako
One of the servants of Yodoshi (see "A Friend In Need I" and "A Friend In Need II"). Unlike Miyuki, however, Ayako seems to serve Yodoshi out of fear, rather than choice.

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