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Hades
The God of the Underworld. Hades has asked for Xena's help more than once. On one such occasion, Xena, with the help of her dead lover, Marcus, retrieves the Helmet of Invisibility from Atyminius, thus restoring the good souls to their rightful place in the Elysian Fields and returning the evil ones to Tartarus (see "Mortal Beloved"). In return, Hades agrees to judge Marcus' soul for a second time and, based on Xena's plea, agrees that he should be allowed to spend eternity in the Elysian Fields.

On another occasion, Hades asks Xena to help free his sister, Celesta from King Sisyphus (see "Death In Chains"). Xena does this, not only for Hades' sake but for the sake of the world.

Although it may seem that Xena was always doing favours for Hades, he has helped her out several times. Firstly, he agreed to allow Marcus to return to the world to help Xena recover the Helmet of Invisibility (see "Mortal Beloved"). He also judged Marcus a second time, allowing him entry into the Elysian Fields. Then, he gave Xena a chance to recover her stolen body from Callisto in "Intimate Stranger". Finally, he helped Xena find out where Gabrielle had gone after she 'died' (see "Adventures In The Sin Trade I"). Obviously, Celesta's words of desperation about the possibility of losing her brother and Hades' compassion towards Marcus and Xena counted for nothing in the end. Xena killed him anyway.

Hades is also an alternate name for the Underworld, the abode of the dead.

Hagar
When Gabrielle gets a nasty knock on the head, she has a bizarre dream about being married to a Joxer lookalike called Hagar (see "Married With Fishsticks"). Hagar convinces the amnesic Gabrielle that she is his wife, Crustacea.

Haleanthus
Haleanthus, mixed with Bitterwort, was used as an antidote to the effects of the hallucinogenic-inducing Henbane. It is mentioned in the episode "Altared States".

Hall of Ambrosia
The Hall of Ambrosia (see "A Fistful Of Dinars") was built into a cave at the foot of the volcanic Mount Poulis. The hall itself was draped with beautiful curtains in purple, pink and red, all freshly laundered. Our foursome must have been expected!! It also had a back entrance through the Hall of Silence.

Hall of Silence
The back entrance to the Hall of Ambrosia (see "A Fistful Of Dinars"). The passage was littered with the skeletons of the unfortunate sods who made too much noise!

Halls of War
In "Sacrifice I" the Halls of War was the place that Ares took Hope whilst she was still in her cocoon. Its entrance was in the cliffs.

Hanging Gardens of Disgusting Diseases
A part of the Underworld, as mentioned by Charon in "Mortal Beloved".

Hanuman
The 'Monkey God'. Hanuman follows Eli because he wants to meet the new Avatar. He persuades Xena to pray to Krishna and later helps her fight Indrajit's minions (see "The Way").

Harmonia
Harmonia is the fairy godsmother (played by Xena) of Tyro (played by Joxer) in the fairytale told by Joxer in "If The Shoe Fits". Harmonia offers to help Tyro to go to the ball so he can meet the beautiful princess (Gabrielle). She gives him a new set of clothes, transport and social skills but warns him to leave the party as soon as the sun comes up.

Harpies
In classical mythology, harpies are winged monsters with the head and breasts of a woman. They are very fierce, starved-looking and loathsome. Early writers mention only one, later, two or three. In "Chariots Of War", Gabrielle states that Xena "fights like harpies in a bad mood". In "Mortal Beloved", Atyminius, put three harpies on guard around Hades' palace.

Harry
Annie's sceptical boyfriend who is fed up of hearing 'Xena this, Xena that' (see "Deja Vu All Over Again"). Finally, he takes Annie to see a regression healer but, in the process, finds out that he is actually the reincarnation of Xena!

Harukata
Harukata is the ghost killer (see "A Friend In Need I" and "A Friend In Need II"). He tells Xena about the tragedy of Higuchi and the part she played in it.

Harukata has the power to kill Yodoshi, the eater of souls but he cannot get close enough to him to carry out the deed. When Xena grants him that opportunity, Harukata is killed by Yodoshi. With his dying words, he tells Xena that she must drink from the Fountain of Strength and use the sacred katana to kill Yodoshi.

Haskell, Charles (Charlie)
Director for "The Xena Scrolls", "Forget Me Not" and "Send In The Clones".

Hawker
A street seller who tries to hawk his wares to Xena during the preparations for the execution of Meleager (see "The Execution"). Of course, Xena isn't interested and is disgusted at the behaviour of the villagers.

Head Guard
The head of the guards in the prison where Meleager is being held, awaiting execution (see "The Execution"). Gabrielle tricks the guards by spiking the food and drink she has brought for Meleager's last meal, knowing the guards will want to 'sample' the food first! Once the guards are incapacitated, Gabrielle sets Meleager free.

Head Highwayman
A thug who threatens Xena and Gabrielle with being speared to death by a cart filled with sharpened logs, unless they co-operate and give him all their money etc (see "The Prodigal"). When Xena refuses, the highwayman releases the cart but both Xena and Gabrielle manage to avoid being skewered, although Gabrielle is so shaken up by the experience and the fact she froze, she decides to return home. Later, the highwayman shows up again, giving Gabrielle a chance to prove to herself that she can think on her feet and look after herself.

Hector
In "Sins Of The Past", Hector is Draco's second-in-command. He is the one sent out to round up the villagers so they can be sold as slaves. Gabrielle offers herself in everyone's place but Hector laughs and tries to beat her. It is at this point that Xena intervenes. She slashes Hector around the throat and sends him back to Draco with his tail between his legs. Hector swears revenge against Xena but when Draco mocks him for this, Hector attacks Draco. Draco kills him easily.

Hecuba
Gabrielle and Lila's mother and wife to Herodotus. She first appears in "Sins Of The Past" when Hector has rounded up the villagers, ready to be sold as slaves. After being rescued by Xena, Hecuba tends her wounds.

Later, in "A Family Affair", Hecuba mistakenly believes that Joxer is Gabrielle's love interest. She also (mistakenly) believes that Joxer is a brave and seasoned warrior. At first, she is grateful to Xena for helping them against the Destroyer but when Hope, posing as Gabrielle, pretends that Xena beat her, Hecuba asks Xena to leave, telling her she is no longer welcome in her house.

In "Who's Gurkhan?", we find out that Hecuba (along with Herodotus and Lila's husband) was beheaded by Gurkhan whilst trying to buy back Lila's daughter, Sarah.

Helen of Troy
In Greek legend, Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda and the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta. Helen's elopement with Paris brought about the siege of Troy.

Another old friend of Xena's, Helen is reputed to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Helen feels responsible for the years of bloodshed spilt on her behalf by her husband, King Menelaus, who is bent on getting Helen back and her lover, Paris who seems more concerned with the glory of winning than Helen's happiness. After a terrifying dream, Helen summons Xena to Troy and, with her help, earns the freedom to make her own choices in life (see "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts").

Helicon
Helicon is the coastal fortress of Bellerophon, son of Artemis (see "To Helicon And Back").

Helios
Sun God, sometimes identified with Apollo. He rode the heavens each day in a chariot drawn by white horses and each night descended into the ocean. According to "The Quest" the Dagger of Helios is the key to the hidden stash of Ambrosia.

Hell
In the episode "Fallen Angel", Gabrielle is taken to Hell by Callisto. Archangel Michael says that if you go there voluntarily you are "doomed to everlasting suffering, gripped with an unbearable thirst and hunger" and "be tempted to eat the fruit of Hell. When you do you are well on your way to becoming one of them." At the opening of "Fallen Angel" we hear Callisto remark that Hell made Tartarus look like the Elysian Fields.

Hell is revisited in "The Haunting Of Amphipolis", where Xena puts the pinch on herself to fight it's ruler, Mephistopheles. Unfortunately, she is unable to kill him in his own realm. Hell is also briefly seen in "Heart Of Darkness" when Xena tricks the Angel Lucifer into becoming Mephistopheles' successor.

Helmet Of Hermes
This helmet gives the wearer the ability to fly, as seen in "Many Happy Returns". In this episode, Xena is taking the helmet to King Thoez in Thebes.

Helmet of Invisibility (aka the Helmet of Perseus)
This helmet belonged to Hades and gave the wearer the ability to become invisible. In "Mortal Beloved", the helmet was stolen by Atyminius who used it to return to Earth to terrorise young women. Later, Xena used it to hide from Zeus (see "God Fearing Child").

Henbane
A plant containing a number of chemical poisons. In "Altared States" Maell used Henbane to 'spike' the nutbread, meant for his brother Icus but eaten by Gabrielle. It caused her to hallucinate and 'attack a cushion' with her staff. Maell also used it on his father Anteus, who consumed less than Gabrielle did and was consequently not so badly affected. The antidote, according to Zora, was Bitterwort and Haleanthus.

Hendler, Janis
Story for "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts" (Co).

Hephaestus
The Greek version of the Roman God Vulcan, god of fire and metalworking.

In Xena, Hephaestus is the Smith God and the husband of Aphrodite. In "Hercules: TLJ", he was portrayed as a shy, self-conscious and modest individual who was besotted with the Goddess of Love but was afraid she would reject him because of his ugliness. In Xena, he is made out to be a wicked bully who relishes the thought of killing Xena for some reason (see "Looking Death In The Eye"). He meets his end in "Motherhood" and, as he dies, Aphrodite clutches at her heart, recognising that her husband is dead.

Hera
The wife of Zeus, who is overcome by jealousy and hatred over her husband's constant affairs. Hera is not often mentioned in the Xenaverse, but it is she who chains Prometheus to a rock, thus taking away the gift of fire and the ability to heal from humans (see "Prometheus").

Hera appears more prominently in the episode "God-Fearing Child" in which she leads Hercules to the location of Cronos' ribs. These ribs can kill gods and Hera is only too aware of the extent of her betrayal. However, she feels she owes it to the world and to Hercules to stop Zeus from killing Xena and her child.

Hercules
Son of Zeus, the king of the gods and Alcmene, a mortal woman. Hercules has an amazing gift of superior strength and has a strong sense of moral justice. It is Hercules who persuades Xena to give up her evil ways and fight for good (see "The Gauntlet" and "Unchained Heart"). He and Xena soon become lovers, yet they know their relationship is doomed from the start. There is so much to do and they can do more good by working separately, although inevitably their paths cross from time to time. Hercules helps Xena free Prometheus from his chains, thus returning fire and the ability to heal to humankind (see "Prometheus").

Hercules makes another appearance in the Xenaverse in "God-Fearing Child" when he has to kill his own father, Zeus to prevent him from harming Xena and her unborn child.

Hermes
God of Science and Commerce and patron of travellers and also thieves. Gabrielle mentions Hermes as the 'guide of travellers' in "Sins of the Past".

Hermia
Flora's mother, who implores Xena to save her daughter from imprisonment and possible execution (see "The Black Wolf"). Hermia does not realise Flora is the 'Black Wolf' and blames Diomedes for her involvement with the 'wolfpack'. When she discovers Flora is the leader of the resistance, she appears to be full of pride at her daughter's strength and courage.

Hermia
Hermia is in love with Neron who belongs to a rival house (see "Been There, Done That"). Their families have been feuding for so long, they have forgotten what the disagreement was about. Losing hope that she and Neron would ever be together, Hermia drank some poison (Henbane). As a result, Cupid granted Neron the chance to relive the day over and over until Hermia could be saved.

Hermia is distraught when she discovers Xena has managed to reunite the two houses. Although she should be pleased, she had already drunk the poison. Xena eventually manages to prevent her from doing this and Hermia and Neron are granted permission to marry.

Herodotus
Husband to Hecuba and father to Gabrielle and Lila. Herodotus dislikes Xena, seeing her as responsible for Gabrielle's running away from home.

When Lila's daughter was kidnapped and sold to Gurkhan, Herodotus, Hecuba and Lila's husband travelled to North Africa to try to buy her back. In response, Gurkhan had them all beheaded (see "Who's Gurkhan").

Hesiod
A slimy thief, Hesiod is also a cunning manipulator. When Xena captures him (see "The Titans") he tries to talk her into a business partnership! When that doesn't work, he persuades the villagers to capture Xena and deliver her to the Titans. He and Rhodos then take Xena to Hyperion, believing he will reward them with riches and titles. When Hesiod leaves Rhodos to guard the casket in which Xena is imprisoned, he approaches Hyperion and makes a deal with him. Before he leaves to collect Xena, he double-crosses his partner by telling Hyperion that 'the other guy is expendable'. However, he gets his just desserts when he and Rhodos present the casket to Hyperion. When they open it, they discover Xena has escaped. The furious Hyperion then crushes both Hesiod and Rhodos with his fists.

Hestia
Goddess of Hearth and Home and the patron goddess of families. Hestia was mentioned by Icus's mother in the episode "Altared States" and was the goddess whose temple was raided by Draco in "A Comedy of Eros". Draco wanted the temple virgins for slaves. Leah is a priestess of Hestia in the episode "Warrior, Priestess, Tramp".

Hestianism
A religious order of followers of the goddess Hestia (see "Warrior, Priestess, Tramp"). They are despised by the rival group dedicated to Deilianism.

Hidsim
An ex-pirate who became trapped on Cecrops' ship, like so many others (see "The Lost Mariner"). He refers to Gabrielle as 'little one' and to Cecrops as 'Rama'. He tells Gabrielle that he has a wife and daughter and doesn't expect to ever see them again. Hidsim loses his life whilst saving Cecrops from being crushed by a large crate.

High Priestess Of Rome
In "When Fates Collide", Julius Caesar has made Alti the High Priestess of Rome.

Higuchi
Higuchi is described by Kenji as being a town in Chin where he saw Akemi in a teahouse (see A Friend In Need I). We later learn from Xena that this is where she took Akemi's ashes, intending to scatter them on the family grave. Unfortunately, the townspeople prevent her from doing this and the ashes are blown away in the wind. In her grief, Xena fights the townspeople and accidentally sets the town on fire. It is much later before she finds out from Harukata, the Ghost Killer that 40,000 people died in that fire and she was responsible. Furthermore, their souls had been consumed by Yodoshi and would be condemned for eternity unless they were avenged.

Hind's Blood Dagger
The only weapon that can kill a god. It was kept in the ruins of a crypt at Mount Areopagus. In "Sacrifice II" Hope wanted the dagger to kill the Olympian Gods.

Hippocrates
The young healer who is fascinated by Xena's healing techniques in "Is There A Doctor In The House". Despite Galen's grumblings, he is determined to learn all he can from Xena.

Hope
Hope is the evil spawn of Dahak and Gabrielle. Gabrielle cannot believe that her child is evil and so convinces Xena she has killed Hope herself in order to save her life. She places Hope in a basket and prays the gods will keep her safe and that she will 'be good' (see "Gabrielle's Hope").

In "Maternal Instincts", Gabrielle discovers that a child amongst the villagers is none other than Hope and, believing she is in danger, sends her to Kaleipus's hut. Hope not only kills the Centaur but murders Solan as well. When Gabrielle learns the truth, she gives Hope some poison.

Later, Hope is reborn in the image of Gabrielle and Xena sets out to kill her (see "Sacrifice I"). However, Ares has made a deal with the Fates and he tells Gabrielle that if Xena kills Hope then her life thread will be cut and she will die. In order to prevent this, Gabrielle throws herself at Xena to prevent her from killing Hope. In doing so, she falls into a lavapit, taking Hope with her (see "Sacrifice II).

Unfortunately, it seems Gabrielle's sacrifice was in vain because Hope returns with the Destroyer, product of herself and Ares' union (see "A Family Affair"). Posing as Gabrielle, Hope attempts to kill Lila, Gabrielle's sister and uses the Destroyer to try to kill Xena. Gabrielle convinces the Destroyer that she is Hope and therefore, Hope is Gabrielle. As a result, the Destroyer kills Hope before realising its mistake.

Horace
The dog that appears in "Old Ares Had A Farm". He was named Horace by Ares but his real name was Jake.

Horde, The
The Horde are a vicious tribe who managed to defeat Xena's army in the past. Her men had been tortured as they were skinned; all that was left of them was bones stripped of flesh. They appear to be ruthless and inhuman, and, in response, Xena takes a no-nonsense approach, vowing to 'kill them all' (see "The Price"). However, in "Daughter Of Pomira", we see a different side to this group of people and learn more of their ways. In particular, the focus is on Cirvik and his reaction to the loss of Pilee, his adopted daughter. Xena also discovers that the Horde's name for themselves is Pomira which means 'the People'. She begins to question her beliefs and prejudices about these people and finally allows Pilee to make her own decision about whether to return to the tribe or stay with her real family. This has the effect of bringing a tentative peace between the villagers and the Pomira.

Horseman
One of a group of men who want vengeance on Eve for her past crimes as Livia (see "Motherhood"). This particular man appears to be the leader and he is the one who captures Eve, hitches her to his horse and then mercilessly drags her through the sand. Xena chases after him, knocks him from his horse and releases Eve.

Horvath, Gillian
Writer for "A Tale Of Two Muses".

Hosep
Virgil's companion in "The Abyss". As they are running from the Djindar, Hosep gets his leg caught in a deadly trap. The Djindar capture him and take him to their camp. Virgil follows and, to his horror, finds that his friend is being roasted on a spit.

Hower
Minya's boyfriend who also has a crush on Xena (see "A Day In The Life"). Despite Xena's attempts to discourage him, Hower persists until Xena gives Minya a few fashion tips.

Huang Di
A town or village somewhere near the coast of Chin. Huang Di is mentioned in the episode "Purity".

Hurata Pass
Mentioned by Xena, in the episode "Old Ares Had A Farm".

Hurried Villager
One of the villagers in the town controlled by Judge Arbus. When Xena and Gabrielle try to talk to him, he tells them he is in a hurry and then scurries away.

Hurst, Michael
Director for "A Day In The Life", "A Tale Of Two Muses", "Lifeblood" (Co), "Anthony And Cleopatra", " Who's Gurkhan?" and "To Helicon And Back".

Hydra
In Greek legend a many-headed water snake of the Lernaean marshes in Argolis. The Hydra was referred to in "Hooves And Harlots" by Phantes, the Centaur. In "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" Joxer tells Orpheus that hydras make good house pets.

Hyperion
The evil Sun Titan who plans to awaken the other Titans so they can reclaim their world from the Olympians (see "The Titans"). When Crias tries to prevent him from killing human children, Hyperion kills him and then captures Gabrielle, forcing her to read the scroll which will release the other Titans. Naturally, Xena has no intentions of letting him do this and she sets out to thwart his plan. Between the two of them, Xena and Gabrielle manage to turn Hyperion (and Theia) back into stone.

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