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Baby Roe
Baby Roe is the third of Hagar and Crustacea's children (see "Married With Fishsticks"). He is basically a baby octopus who gets into scrapes, just like his brothers.

Bacchae
Formerly innocent village women who have drunk the blood of Bacchus, they become mysterious blood-suckers who can take the form of wolves and hunt their human prey for their blood. They have the ability to fly and can swoop down on their victims from above.

Gabrielle says she has heard that "a single bite from a Bacchae can turn a young innocent woman into a wild, soul-less creature, whose only allegiance is to Bacchus. Once bitten, she is lured into his lair to drink his blood. If she does so, there is no way to save her, she becomes a Bacchae for ever." The only thing that calms the Bacchae is the music of Orpheus and the only way to kill them is a Dryad bone through the heart. In order to save Gabrielle and destroy Bacchus, Xena has to become one of them, as only another Bacchae can kill him. Once she and Gabrielle destroy him, the rest of the Bacchae return to their normal forms (see "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun").

Bacchae Forest
Hunting ground for Bacchus and his Bacchae followers.

Bacchanalia
These were Roman festivals held in honour of Bacchus, which usually ended in drunken orgies. In "Livia", Xena says that Ares will be there (cynic!).

Bacchus
Bacchus, the god of the Bacchae. In the "Lusiad", Bacchus is an evil demon or antagonist of Jupiter, Lord of Destiny. Bacchus was an evil, blood-drinking monster, who preyed on young women, turning them into his blood-sucking followers, the Bacchae.

In the episode "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", Bacchus steals Orpheus' lyre to prevent him from singing his songs and keeping the Bacchae in check. Only a Bacchae can destroy Bacchus, which is why Xena allows Gabrielle to bite her (any excuse for Gabrielle to have a good chomp on Xena's neck probably!).

Bader, Hilary J
Writer for "Been There, Done That", "The Quill Is Mightier" and "Forget Me Not". Teleplay for "Locked Up And Tied Down".

Balius
The evil priest in "Warrior, Priestess, Tramp", who wants to convert Hestia's followers to his own religion, that of Deilianism. Balius plans to do this by forcing the Hestian virgins to drink poison and then claim that it was Hestia's will that her most devoted followers should die. By doing this, he hoped to destroy the faith of the Hestians in their goddess. However, his plan is foiled when Priestess Leah (posing as Meg) tells the virgins not to swallow the poison.

Bane
Amazon and friend of Tyro, Bane panics when she sees her Amazon sisters are being slaughtered by Bellerophon's catapults (see "To Helicon And Back"). As soon as the catapults stop, she makes a run for it. Unfortunately, she makes herself a target and is killed.

Banshees (Ir. & Scot.)
Wailing female spirits who warn of death in a house. In "Gabrielle's Hope" three Banshees appeared: a brown one, a grey one and a frizzy one. Xena says that "they take on mortal features just before they strike. Then they go back into shade form once they hit you." These Banshees would not attack Gabrielle.

Baptist
Xena, Eve and Gabrielle go to visit the Baptist so that Eve can be baptised and reborn again as a follower of Eli (see "Motherhood"). When Eve tells the Baptist that she deserves to die for her crimes, he tells her that she will die and be reborn as a new person.

Baracchus, The
This 'monster' appears in the episode "Ten Little Warlords". In order to win Ares' sword and so become the new God of War, the warlords are told they must fight the Baracchus, with the victor claiming the prize. Lots are drawn for the 'order of play' but no-one gets to 'play' as the warlords kill each other one by one (which was Sisyphus' plan all along). The Baracchus turns out to be a "big noise-making thingamajig," that was 'slain' by Joxer with a stick.

Barbaria
In "The Quill Is Mightier", Minya says that this is where the gang of barbarians went to.

Barbarians
We encounter a number of these in the Xenaverse. Perhaps the most notable of these are the barbarians who appear in "The Quill Is Mightier" and are sent to the caves by Gabrielle to prevent them from making mischief.

Bard
A bard is a storyteller (usually a musician) who travels around spreading tales of great deeds. Gabrielle describes herself as a bard and relates tales of her exploits with Xena, when she attends the Athens Academy. She also uses stories to comfort those who are injured to help them forget their pain.

Barkeep
In "The Titans", the barkeeper is taken hostage by Hesiod, who threatens to kill him if Xena does not let him (Hesiod) go. As we all know, Xena does not take kindly to threats and soon has Hesiod captured and the barkeeper out of his clutches.

Baruch
Baruch is one of the many of Xena's victims from her dark past. He appears in her dreamscape and tells her his name (see "Dreamworker").

Basculis
Basculis is a pirate who is chasing Xena for the bounty on her head (see "The Lost Mariner"). When Xena jumps onto Cecrops' ship, Basculis gives chase, convinced that Xena is after Cecrops' treasure and knows a way to break the curse on the ship. Basculis follows Cecrops' ship to the whirlpool, Charybdis, probably hoping that the ship will be torn apart and that he will be free to loot the treasure. However, when Cecrops is freed from the curse, Poseidon needs another victim to torment. He chooses Basculis, thereby dooming him to sail the seas forever.

Baths
Something we see a lot of in the Xenaverse. In particular, the scenes of Xena and Gabrielle in the tub together seem to spark off numerous rumours about the pair (I can't think why!).

Batt, Tim
Editor of "Coming Home", "The Haunting Of Amphipolis", "Heart Of Darkness", "The Abyss", "The Ring", "You Are There", "Path Of Vengeance", "Send In The Clones", "The Last Of The Centaurs", "Soul Possession" (Co) and "A Friend In Need I".

Battle of Corinth
This battle in referred to in "Hooves And Harlots" by the Amazon, Queen Melosa. It was the battle where Xena's army fought the Centaurs.

Battle of Liguria
At this battle, Meleager the Mighty is reputed to have killed 100 men, sorry 200 men, or was it 250? Meleager (see "The Prodigal") reckoned it was "317 - but who's counting!!"

Battle Of The Bands
A musical contest, initially being held between the Amazons and Draco's army but, ultimately, bands from all over Greece took part. The prize was possession of a lyre that had been found on Amazon territory. After auditioning the bands, Gabrielle noted that everyone in Melodia was tone deaf (talk about the pot calling the kettle black!). This contest took place in the episode "Lyre, Lyre, Hearts on Fire".

Battling Bard Of Potidaea, The
Title given to Gabrielle by Kahina in the episode "Legacy".

Beast Of The Seven Heads
This beast is mentioned in "Old Ares Had A Farm". Its lair was in Naughton Cave and, according to Gabrielle, none of its heads were friendly!

Becker, Josh
Co-wrote the story for "Chariots Of War" and "Locked Up And Tied Down". Director for "A Fistful Of Dinars", "Warrior, Princess, Tramp", "For Him The Bell Tolls", "Blind Faith", "Fins, Femmes And Gems", "In Sickness And In Hell", "If The Shoe Fits", "Kindred Spirits" and "Soul Possession".

Beesley, Mark
Director for "A Necessary Evil", "Maternal Instincts", "Purity", "Lyre, Lyre, Hearts On Fire", "Eternal Bonds", "Amphipolis Under Siege", "Eve", "Coming Home", "Heart Of Darkness" and "Many Happy Returns".

Belize Of Ethiopia
A bidder at the auction in "Who's Gurkhan?" where Xena went undercover as a slave to be sold (hopefully) to Gurkhan The Magnificent.

Bellerophon
The son of Artemis, Bellerophon is bent on revenge against the Amazons for deserting Artemis in her time of need (see "To Helicon And Back"). His intent is to wipe out all the Amazons and he very nearly succeeds. When Xena admits she is responsible for Artemis' death, Bellerophon tells her that she too will pay for this. However, Xena lures Bellerophon out of his castle and the surviving Amazons ambush him and his men. In a fight to the death against Xena, Bellerophon is defeated and chooses to die rather than accept his vengeance is complete.

Benitar
Benitar is the village elder in "The Reckoning". It is he who insists that Xena should have a fair trial. Gabrielle asks that she be allowed to speak on Xena's behalf and, at first, Benitar refuses. However, after seeing the villagers' lust for revenge, he relents.

Despite Gabrielle's efforts, Xena is found guilty but, after the three dead villagers reappear (brought back by Xena tricking Ares) Xena's verdict is changed to 'not guilty' by Benitar.

Bentley
Autolycus' hunchback disguise in "Vanishing Act".

Beowulf
Beowulf is the warrior who comes searching for Xena after the monster, Grinhilda breaks loose from her prison (see "The Rheingold"). Xena agrees to help him find the creature and kill it. Beowulf accompanies Xena to where it was last sighted and they both fight the creature (which is actually Grinhilda's son, Grindl). Beowulf is injured in the fight, whilst Xena is captured. When Gabrielle, accompanied by Brinhilda, comes looking for Xena, Beowulf warns her that Xena is probably dead. Nevertheless, he agrees to search for her.

Once Xena has been found, Beowulf and Brinhilda help Xena and Gabrielle to trap the creature (see "The Ring"). Xena kills it but discovers that it is not Grinhilda. Later, Beowulf helps Xena to fight the Valkyries but he is severely wounded in the fight. When he wakes, Xena, Gabrielle and Brinhilda have gone. He finds Xena's weapons and sets out to look for her.

Berserker, The
In "Adventures In The Sin Trade I", Xena battles the Berserker, the greatest fighter in the land and allied to the Shamaness, Alti.

BGSB
For those of you still in the dark, this is an acronym for Gabrielle's Bilious Green Sports Bra. Coined by a Xena fan and now firmly embedded in the language of Xenites everywhere.

Bitch Of Rome
Old title for Eve, when she was known as Livia, before her conversion to the Cult of Eli. This title is mentioned in "The God You Know" and is used again in "Path Of Vengeance".

Bitterwort
Used along with Heleanthus as an antidote to the effects of the hallucinogenic-inducing Henbane. It is mentioned in the episode "Altared States".

Black, Chris
Writer of "Amphipolis Under Siege" and "You Are There".

Black Powder
In "Purity", Lao Ma's daughter, Pao Su says that black powder is an ancient Chin formula, which was discovered by accident by a Chinese cook. Its making was forbidden for centuries and was rediscovered by the warlord Khan. Xena says it contains sulphur, charcoal and a third ingredient that causes it to explode. This turns out to be a meat curative from India.

Blacksmith
In "The Black Wolf", Xena gets herself thrown into prison so she can rescue her friend, Flora. Meanwhile, Gabrielle is supposed to be meeting Xena in a tavern somewhere. When she recognises Argo, she asks the blacksmith where the owner of the horse is. He first asks her for payment for shoeing and horse feed. After Gabrielle has paid him, the blacksmith tells her that Xena has been thrown into Xerxes' dungeon.

Blake, Melissa
Writer of "Soul Possession".

Bliss
Cupid's baby son who causes a great deal of mischief when he starts playing with Cupid's bow and arrows (see "A Comedy Of Eros"). Not only does he cause Xena to have the hots for Draco in a big way (why she needs the arrows is beyond me!) he also causes Gabrielle to fall in love with Joxer!

Bloomer
A member of Cecrops' crew (see "The Lost Mariner").

Boadicea (Boudicea, Boudicca)
Queen of the Iceni tribe, in what is now the East Anglian area of the UK. She led her people in revolt against the Romans in AD60, taking the Roman towns of Londinium (London), Camulodunum (Colchester) and Verulamium (St. Albans).

According to the Xenaverse, Boadicea was a Celtic queen from Gaul (Gallia) and she and Xena were once allies. Boadicea fought alongside Xena when the warrior princess was rampaging across the known world. Xena betrayed her by stealing her army, forcing Boadicea to team up with her future husband to fight against her. Boadicea lost the battle and retreated to Britannia. Her past encounters with Xena are revealed in the episode "The Deliverer" when she meets up with Xena once more. However, this time Xena helps her to defeat Julius Caesar's army.

Boadicea is probably most well-known for her use of a chariot and for destroying the Roman city of Londinium (London).

Bobertz, Stephen
Editor of "Soul Possession" (Co).

Body Swapping
In "Intimate Stranger" Ares manipulates Xena's dreams, causing her to have nightmares about leaving Callisto to die. He then confronts her until she admits she is guilty. By doing this, Xena is sent to Tartarus (in her dreams) giving Callisto the opportunity to steal Xena's body, leaving Xena in Callisto's body. Fortunately, Xena persuades Hades to give her the chance to recover her body and return Callisto to Tartarus.

Later, in "The Quest", Xena takes control of the bodies of Autolycus and briefly, Gabrielle, in order to find the Ambrosia which will enable her to return to life. This could probably be more appropriately described as 'possession' (in the nicest sense of course!) although neither Auto nor Gabrielle had much of a say in the matter.

Xena continues this tendency (control freak that she is) in "Little Problems", when she inhabits the body of Daphne, a young girl who is almost at death's door. However, this time it is her compassion for the girl's plight and Aphrodite's interpretation of the situation which leads to this rather amusing conundrum. Less amusing for Xena though is the fact that if she does not return to her own body by sunset, she will remain in Daphne's body for good.

In "Last Of The Centaurs", the long-dead Amazon Ephiny briefly takes over Gabrielle's body in order to appear to her son, the Centaur Xenan.

Boeotia
In "The Path Not Taken", Boeotia is the kingdom of Jana's father. Jana's marriage to Agranon will unite the kingdoms of Boeotia and Kolonus.

Bogeyman
The Xenaverse has its own Bogeyman. He is Atyminius, a madman. Old people would tell the children that he would 'come and get them.' His speciality was killing brides before their wedding and cutting them into little pieces! Atyminius appears in the episode "Mortal Beloved".

Bootmaker
In "A Tale Of Two Muses", Gabrielle asks the bootmaker to fix her boots and to do a proper job on them. He tells her it will take three days and then gives her some boots on loan until her own boots are fixed. Thank the gods she gets her own boots back - the loaned ones were hideous!!!

Borias
Sometime in Xena's dark past, she joined up with a warlord named Borias. They became lovers but had a very tempestuous relationship. Both were wild and tried to tame the other. However, after meeting Lao Ma, Borias began to change, much to Xena's annoyance (see "The Debt I"). He later stood against Xena and helped a centaur leader to escape her clutches (see "Past Imperfect"). When Xena was pregnant with Solan, Borias sneaked into her army's camp to take her away but he was murdered by the treacherous Dagnine and Satrina, Xena's slave girl.

Bounty Hunting
In "Cradle Of Hope", the bounty offered for catching Xena was 'over 1000 dinars. In "The Prodigal", Meleager was worth '50,000 dinars alive and 20,000 for the head'. By "Ides Of March", the bounty on Xena had rocketed to 6 million dinars. This was the sum offered by Caesar.

A bounty hunter, Ravenica appears in the episode "Takes One To Know One", albeit somewhat dead for most of the time.

Boy
The first person Xena encounters in "Sins Of The Past" is a young boy, who asks if she has any food to spare. Xena tells him that food is scarce and then asks where his parents are. The boy tells her that they were killed by Xena: The Warrior Princess. Xena looks thoughtful for a moment and then tosses him some food. The boy smiles at this fortunate encounter, blissfully unaware of Xena's identity.

Boy
When Xena is defending the Temple of the Fates, she kills one of the attackers but on removing his helmet, she finds out he is merely a young boy (see "Remember Nothing"). As a reward for saving their temple, the Fates grant Xena a new life as if she had never become a warrior. However, in this world, slavery is rife because there is no one to stand up to the warlords and Gabrielle is a hardened slave who kills Mezentius at the first opportunity. Unable to accept this, Xena voluntarily uses her sword to kill and this takes her back to her normal life. She finds herself back at the temple and is given the opportunity to spare the young boy she killed earlier. In return, he promises to give up fighting.

Brawny Zealot
One of Maell's cronies (see "Altared States") who helps to capture Icus. He guards Zora (Icus' mother) who tries to knock him out with a spade but he grabs the spade and stops her.

Brinhilda
Brinhilda is the Valkyrie who poses as an admirer of Xena so that Gabrielle will take her into her confidence (see "The Rheingold). She tells Gabrielle the story of Xena's reign as leader of the Valkyries and how she stole the Rheingold from the Rhein Maidens. As time passes, however, Brinhilda begins to fall in love with Gabrielle and she defies Odin by whisking Gabrielle away from him so he cannot harm her (see "The Ring"). Gabrielle spurns Brinhilda's advances, which makes her angry at first. However, once Xena loses her memories of Gabrielle, Brinhilda takes the ring from Xena and gives it to Gabrielle. She then transforms herself into fire so she can protect Gabrielle. Only Gabrielle's true soulmate can pass through the flame.

Brevig, Eric
Director for "The Titans".

Brisus
Brisus is one of the patrons in the tavern where Xena encounters her ex-lover, Marcus (see "The Path Not Taken") and may have been one of Mezentius' employees. It is he who tells Marcus that Xena did not kidnap a baby and ransom it (as she had told Marcus) but that she rescued it for no payment. Marcus does not believe Brisus and attacks him when he says Xena has played him for a fool. Brisus insists he speaks the truth and Marcus releases him.

Britannia (Britain)
A small island of north-west Europe, far to the west of Greece and a close neighbour to Erin. In "The Deliverer", Xena and Gabrielle sail to Britannia to assist Boadicea in her war against Julius Caesar. It is here that Gabrielle was betrayed by Khrafstar and became the unwilling servant of Dahak. When Dahak's temple was destroyed, the ruins had an uncanny resemblance to Stonehenge!

Gabrielle tells Ephiny about her experiences in Britannia in "Maternal Instincts".

Brother #1
Brother to Zantar, he and his other brother are anxious to retrieve Zantar from Xena's clutches (see "If The Shoe Fits"). When Aphrodite offers an exchange (she will help Zantar to escape if the brothers return Alesia to her) Zantar's brothers readily agree. However, although Zantar is set free to rejoin his brothers, they all decide to rob King Melos of his crown jewels. Consequently, they are pursued and defeated by Xena.

Brother #2
Zantar's other brother, who is also anxious to see Zantar returned to the fold (see "If The Shoe Fits"). However, he and his other brothers are defeated by Xena when they foolishly steal King Melos' jewels.

Brutus
A Roman soldier, friend of Caesar and enemy of the Amazons. Gabrielle once spared his life even though he was responsible for Ephiny's death (see "Endgame"). In repayment, he spares Amarice when she and Gabrielle are captured by his soldiers in "Ides Of March".

Xena tells Brutus that Caesar is planning to be rid of him by sending him to Gaul to fight, knowing he will not return. As repayment, Brutus (and others) kill Caesar on the Ides of March. Spookily, this is happening at the same time that Xena and Gabrielle are being crucified.

After killing Caesar, Brutus' hunger for power grows. It is he who is responsible for Cleopatra's assassination in "Antony And Cleopatra". On encountering Gabrielle, he is shocked to see she is alive, believing that she died on the cross. He is even more shocked to find Xena posing as Cleopatra. When she tells him she will give him control of the Egyptian fleet against Antony, Brutus does not trust her. However, when Gabrielle agrees to go with him as security, he is convinced. When he realises Xena's betrayal, he attacks Gabrielle and nearly kills her. Enraged, Gabrielle fights back and strikes a killing blow.

Brutus' Lieutenant
The soldier who is sent by Brutus to kill Antony and Cleopatra (who is actually Xena in disguise). The soldier fails to carry out the deed and he is captured by Antony. Although Antony wishes to kill him, Xena persuades Antony to let him live and sends him back to Brutus with the message that Cleopatra and Antony are "alive and together" (see "Antony and Cleopatra").

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