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Saba
Saba the charioteer is Xena's disguise in "The God You Know". She uses this disguise to get close to Caligula. When she bites him and draws blood, he asks who she is. She tells him she is Saba, the Celtic Goddess of Sex and that she too is immortal. From then on, they form a partnership and she is to be his new queen. However, Xena reveals her true identity and persuades Caligula to kill himself.

Saburo
Saburo is Kenji's travelling companion in "A Friend In Need I". Unlike Kenji, Saburo was unable to resist the 'hospitality' offered by Yodoshi's servants in the teahouse. Consequently, his soul was consumed by Yodoshi.

Sailor
One of the crew on the doomed ship in "Tsunami".

Salmoneus
Salmoneus is a salesman who is always coming up with new schemes in an attempt to make money. Inevitably, his schemes land him in trouble more than once. He first meets Xena in "The Gauntlet" and he is full of admiration for her courage and refusal to give up and die. He is next seen in "The Black Wolf" where he is thrown into prison, thanks to Gabrielle and turns up once again in "The Greater Good" where he mourns the death of the warrior princess.

The last we have heard of Salmoneus (from HTLJ) is that he is serving a prison sentence for tax evasion.

Samite
Nomads from the Northern Steppes who raided the Amazon village in the episode "Lifeblood".

Samsara
Many years ago, Samsara was a fierce Tretomlec warrior, when the Northern Amazons were little more than a scattered band of women whose menfolk had been killed by the Samites (see "Lifeblood"). Samsara is filled with hatred and a strong lust for revenge against the Samites for the deaths of her family at their hands.

When Cyane, a teenage girl, is pulled from the future into the past, Samsara is shocked that this is the Atma, their tribe's supposed saviour. She does not readily accept Cyane but does not go against Kahina's wisdom. She even saves Cyane's life, although she does this out of loyalty to her tribe.

Once the Samites have been defeated, Samsara wants to quench her bloodlust by killing each and every last one of them. Kahina refuses to let her do this so Samsara breaks her connection with the tribe and rides off alone.

In the present day, Samsara's spirit tries to prevent Xena from obtaining the Atma dagger. She realises that this will change the future of the Northern Amazons, making them a less bloodthirsty and more peaceful nation.

Samurai
The military class of old Japan, originally meaning 'guard'. Samurai appear in "A Friend In Need I" and "A Friend In Need II". In the former episode, Gabrielle has to kill the samurai who was preventing her from reaching the Fountain of Strength on Mount Fuji.

Sand Glass
A timepiece used in the episodes "Royal Couple Of Thieves" and "The Execution". What we would call an hourglass, although it is not certain how long "one turn" was.

Santra Bush
In "Past Imperfect", the flower from this bush was used as a painkiller.

Sappho
The Greek poetess of Lesbos and known as the tenth Muse. In "Many Happy Returns", Xena gets tickets to see Sappho as a surprise for Gabrielle's birthday.

Sarah
David's fiance (see "Giant Killer").

Sarah
Daughter of Lila and Gabrielle's niece (see "Who's Gurkhan?"). Sarah was captured by Gurkhan whilst Gabrielle was imprisoned in the ice cave. Gabrielle's parents and Lila's husband went to Africa to negotiate Sarah's release but Gurkhan killed them. Sarah became 'first wife' to Gurkhan and treated the other wives with cruelty, anxious to maintain her position in the household. When Xena and Gabrielle arrive, disguised as captured slaves for Gurkhan's harem, Sarah feels threatened by the attention Gurkhan pays to them. However, Xena and Gabrielle soon discover her true identity. They rescue her and take her back to Greece to be reunited with her mother.

Sargenti, Marina
Director for "Here She Comes...Miss Amphipolis".

Sarita
Argolis and Lykus' little sister and the youngest child of Darius (see "Chariots Of War"). Sarita has been unable to speak since her mother died but miraculously regains her voice in time to plead with Xena to stay with her and her family.

Sarpedon
Prince Sarpedon has planned to elope with his beloved Princess Ileandra but his plans go awry when Joxer the Mighty turns up. Under Aphrodite's spell, Joxer steals Ileandra out from under the Prince's nose and nearly starts a war. Fortunately, Gabrielle manages to convince Aphrodite to remove the spell and the lovers are reunited (see "For Him The Bell Tolls").

Sassone, Oley
Director for "The Price", "The Deliverer", "The Debt I", "The Debt II" and "The Bitter Suite".

Satrina
A slave of the bad Xena who was secretly biding her time to get her revenge on Xena. She tricked Xena into staying with her, rather than leaving with Borias and also stabbed Borias when his back was turned. When Xena meets Satrina again, she is her captive but she not only manages to escape from her, she also traps her in an underground mine (see "Past Imperfect").

Scott, T J
Director for "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts", "Callisto", "Is There A Doctor In The House?" "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", "Return Of Callisto", "Adventures In The Sin Trade I" and "Adventures In The Sin Trade II".

Scythian Double Lock
In "Key To The Kingdom", the King of Thieves, Autolycus says that this type of lock is the only one he has trouble with. They are not his forte.

Scythians
In the episode "In Sickness And In Hell", a band of Scythian marauders attacked the village that Joxer had been hired to defend. Among them were Acestus and his brother Euraylus. Xena describes them as "pure evil, tough and ruthless".

Sears, Stephen L
Writer for "Dreamworker", "Hooves And Harlots", "Athens City Acadeny Of Performing Bards" (Co), "A Fistful Of Dinars" (Co), "The Royal Couple Of Thieves", "The Greater Good", "Orphan Of War", "Remember Nothing" (Co), "Intimate Stranger", "The Quest" (Co), "The Price", "The Lost Mariner", "The Dirty Half Dozen", "The Deliverer", "The Bitter Suite" (Co), "When In Rome", "Sacrifice I", "A Good Day", "Past Imperfect", "Between The Lines", "Endgame", "Succession" and "Back In The Bottle" (Co). Teleplay for "Destiny" (Co) and "The Quest".

Seasickness
Gabrielle is afflicted with this malady. It is first highlighed in "Ulysses" (Gabrielle's first journey by sea) and again in "The Lost Mariner" when she really suffers. She tells Cecrops "water, boat, my stomach - we don't mix very well," and goes on to talk about repainting the ships deck!

Cures for seasickness:- Altrech recommends ash - it settles his stomach. Xena's remedy is to jab the small bump on your wrist. Unfortunately this has side effects - it numbs your tastebuds. Anything tastes good, even things that are not good for you - like raw squid. Ugh!

Second Rhein Maiden
One of the three Rhein Maidens who are the guardians of the Rheingold. The second sister teases the sister who states she is in love with Xena. She reminds her that she is always falling in love (see "The Rheingold" and "Return Of The Valkyrie").

Seerus
Toxeus' second-in-command (see "Death In Chains"). When Toxeus is killed by Xena, Seerus takes command of Toxeus' men but he relinquishes command once Toxeus reappears. However, when he and his men seem reluctant to follow Toxeus, Toxeus kills them all so they are undead. Then, they all make their way to Sisyphus' castle to stop Xena from freeing Celesta. Once Celesta has been freed, she touches all the bandits, including Seerus, and they all die from their earlier wounds.

Senetus
A Roman commander in Livia's army (see "Eve"). He questions her decision to slaughter a group of innocent villagers who do not appear to be followers of Eli. Later, he goes up against Xena when she defends a group of villagers against Livia but he is defeated.

Back in Livia's camp, Senetus announces the arrival of Gabrielle, who has come to talk with Livia. His last appearance is in Eli's temple when he fights and defeats Gabrielle. However, just as he is about to strike a killing blow, Virgil attacks and kills him.

Senior Zealot
One of the zealots who accept and obey Maell's leadership in "Altared States".

Senticles
Senticles, a toy maker, gave up his trade when King Silvas banned Solstice. Instead, he worked for the king as a tax collector and was ordered to close down an orphanage because they had not paid their taxes. Gabrielle convinces the timid Senticles to stand up for himself and what he believes in but not before he decides to disguise himself in a red suit and white beard so he won't be recognised. Eventually though, Senticles goes back to his toy making and a fairytale is born (see "A Solstice Carol").

Sera
Xena saves Sera's daughter from being butchered in "Death Mask" and, in return, Sera speaks to the village elders on Xena's behalf. She also makes Gabrielle welcome in her home.

Seraphin
Gabrielle's childhood friend who has become a servant of Dahak. At first, Gabrielle tries to help Seraphin, believing that once she has seen Dahak's true guise, she will relent. Finally, Gabrielle realises that she cannot 'save' Seraphin from herself (see "Sacrifice I" and "Sacrifice II").

Seven Deadly Sins
In "Heart Of Darkness", the Archangel Lucifer commits all seven and is thus transformed into the ruler of Hell.

Seylosian General
The general arrives at Tarsus' island to make an offer for the statue of Pax. Xena tells him that the statue is no longer for sale, which does not make him happy. He warns Tarsus never to waste his time again and then storms off (see "Vanishing Act").

Sgriccia, Phil
Director for "God-Fearing Child".

Shakti
Gabrielle's future incarnation as a fearless warrior prince, fighting for peace in his kingdom (see "Between The Lines").

Shamaness
In the Xenaverse, an Amazon holy woman. Alti, an ex-Amazon was expelled from her tribe because her shamanic power became too great. In Xena's warlord days Alti promised her powers beyond belief if she followed her. Alti appears in "Adventures In The Sin Trade I" "Adventures In The Sin Trade II", "Between The Lines" and "Them Bones, Them Bones". Yakut, a shamaness of the Northern Amazons, appears in the episodes "Adventures In The Sin Trade I", "Adventures In The Sin Trade II" and "Them Bones, Them Bones", where she helps Xena and Gabrielle to defeat Alti. In "Lifeblood" she appears in spirit to help Xena bring the Atmah Dagger back from the past.

Both Xena and Gabrielle use shamanic techniques to cross over to the spirit world but neither of them could be said to be true shamans.

Shamrock
Meg's term for Xena's chakram!

Shark Island
The prison where Xena was meant to be incarcerated for life, in the episode "Locked Up And Tied Down". Luckily for her, the crime she was put in prison for had not actually been committed, although her victim was maimed for life.

Shepherd
The unfortunate shepherd who encounters 'The Destroyer' in "A Family Affair".

Shepherd
A shepherd who is searching for the legendary Xena (see "Motherhood"). She offers her home as a place for Xena, Gabrielle and Eve to rest. It is the shepherd who tells Xena of the Baptist.

Sherman, Julie
Writer for "The Path Not Taken".

Shiana
The faithful servant and companion of Queen Cleopatra, Shiana wants revenge for her mistress' murder (see "Antony And Cleopatra"). Consequently, she fully co-operates with Xena and Gabrielle in their mission to protect Egypt from the Romans.

Shilton, Gilbert
Director for "The Furies".

Sidero
In the fairytale, as told by Gabrielle in "If The Shoe Fits", Xena is the wicked stepmother of Tyrella (as played by Gabrielle). Gabrielle describes her as the "meanest, crankiest, most horrid woman alive"!

Sidero
In Aphrodite's version of the fairytale (see "If The Shoe Fits") Sidero is the sexy stepmother who has to fight to keep her men at bay! This time, it is Tyrella (Gabrielle) who is portrayed as the hagster.

Siebert, Charles
Director for "The Reckoning", "Death In Chains", "Ties That Bind", "Orphan Of War", "Ten Little Warlords", "A Comedy Of Eros", "Gabrielle's Hope" (Co) and "Old Ares Had A Farm".

Siege Of Asponica
In "Ten Little Warlords" we are told this battle happened "years ago" and that Ares "personally smashed the gates". Apparently it was "some battle".

Sinteres
A feared Lord who fights with pressure points. Autolycus poses as Sinteres in order to get into Lord Malthus's castle and steal back the 'Ark'. However, Sinteres is not very happy when he finds out someone has been impersonating him. He tries to take revenge against Autolycus and Xena but Xena fights him and kills him (see "The Royal Couple Of Thieves").

Sirens
Mythical monsters. A half-woman, half-bird whose singing lured sailors at sea. A siren is mentioned by Marcus in "The Path Not Taken".

Sirens appear in the episode "Ulysses", when Gabrielle says "their song is said to call all men to their death on the rocks of their island". Whilst Ulysses has to be tied to the mast to stop him jumping overboard to his death, Xena and Gabrielle are unaffected by the sirens' song. Xena combats their singing with some of her own, thereby saving Ulysses from a cruel fate.

Sister Peaks
In "Sacrifice I" the place where Gabrielle's daughter Hope resided until her rebirth.

Sisyphus
The trickster king who is famed for his magic illusions. He captures Celesta so that she cannot take him to the Underworld but frees her when he sees the suffering he is causing (see "Death In Chains"). Later though, he manages to steal Ares' sword in an attempt to become the new god of war. Inevitably, he is defeated by Xena (see "Ten Little Warlords").

Six Destroyers, The
In "Sacrifice II", Ares says that The Six Destroyers is Dahak's name for "insidious creatures with no souls, who eat of the living and the righteous and lay waste to all gods". When he and Hope 'got together', Hope became pregnant with the first child.

Skopov, Emily
Story for "Heart Of Darkness", "Return Of The Valkyrie" and "The God You Know".

Slave Boss
One of the slave guards who bullies the storekeeper in "Remember Nothing". Xena stops him from hitting the storekeeper and from thrashing Gabrielle (who is one of the slaves).

Slim Man
In "The Execution", this is the man who is sat on one end of the front bench which has been set out ready for the villagers to attend Meleager's execution. When a woman arrives and sits on the other side of the bench, this forces people to move up, thus pushing him off the end of the bench. He and the woman then start to argue but both are silenced by the arrival of Judge Arbus, who reminds them of the severity of the occasion.

Solan
The son of Borias and Xena. When Borias was killed, Xena asked her enemy, the Centaur leader Kaleipus, to raise and care for her child, as she was afraid she would not be able to protect him from her enemies (see "Past Imperfect"). As Borias had helped the Centaurs, Kaleipus agreed. Many years later, Xena returns for Solan but discovers that he hates her, believing she killed his father (see "Orphan Of War"). Xena denies this and eventually proves this to Solan but finds herself unable to tell him she is his mother. A year later, Xena visits the Centaur village where a treaty is being signed between the different factions in order to bring peace. However, Hope releases Callisto from the lava flow and then kills both Kaleipus and Solan (see "Maternal Instincts"). In the "Bitter Suite", Xena meets the spirit of Solan and apologises for not telling him she is his mother.

Later, we find out that Solan asked to be put in Tartarus so he would not forget his loved ones (see "God-Fearing Child"). Xena rescues him from Tartarus and persuades him to enter the Elysian Fields.

Solari
A gutsy Amazon who stands with Ephiny against Velasca (see "The Quest"). She is later killed in battle in "Endgame".

Solaris
The huge salmon that Xena and her brother Lyceus tried but failed to catch when they were children. In "Fins, Femmes and Gems", Xena gets a second chance. Although she manages to snag him, he is thrown into the heavens and becomes a constellation.

Soldier
In "Antony And Cleopatra", one of Antony's soldiers brings a message to him. He tells him that Cleopatra has sent him a gift. Antony accepts the gift and the soldier brings in a carpet which is strangely heavy. He then leaves.

Soldier
One of Bellerophon's men (see "To Helicon And Back"). In her rage and grief, Gabrielle appears willing to strike him down, despite his plea for mercy. It is only the warning note in Xena's voice that brings Gabrielle back to her senses and stops her from murdering him.

Soldier #1
One of the soldiers encountered by Gabrielle and Agranon whilst they are on their way to see Jana's father at Boeotia (see "The Path Not Taken"). The same soldier then informs Gabrielle and Agranon that they are to be executed at noon the following day.

Solstice
Two Solstices are mentioned. The first is in "Dreamworker" (Summer Solstice) when Gabrielle is taken by Manus's followers to be the Bride of Morpheus. The second one is in "A Solstice Carol" (Winter Solstice).

Sophocles
Sophocles makes a guest appearance in the episode "The Play's The Thing". He is portrayed as a ladies' man and he offers his arm to Gabrielle. Gabrielle turns him down, not knowing who he is. Later, she visits Sophocles to ask his advice about her play but she is shocked and horrified to see that his play is full of sex and violence.

Soraya
Soraya is the wife of the greedy merchant, Thadeus (see "Tsunami") who commissions a ship to take a group of convicted prisoners to work his diamond mines as punishment for their crimes. Soraya is pregnant but afraid to tell her husband because he does not want her to have children. He is afraid that she will die in childbirth as his mother did. However, when Thadeus tries to buy Gabrielle's help, Soraya loses her temper with him and tells him not to keep being over-protective of her all the time. It is her strength that gets both her and her husband to safety.

Sorcerer
In "Dreamworker", during their conversation about the breast dagger, Xena asks Gabrielle if she had a sorcerer 'enhance' her 'motives'.

Spamona
In "Animal Attraction", Xena, Gabrielle, Amarice and Joxer are visiting Spamona when Xena finds out she is pregnant. Spamona is famed for its hot springs (and awful western-style sets!).

Sparta
Ancient city-state of Greece. Spartans were famed for frugality, courage and discipline. In the episode "One Against An Army" we hear that Spartans are fighting alongside Atheneans against the Persian invaders. In "In Sickness And In Hell", Xena mentions Sparta (along with Athens and Carthage) as a place where one warrior she knew had been buried by the Scythians.

Sphaerus
The son of a bloodthirsty warlord, he meets Gabrielle in a tavern and they are introduced by Gabrielle sitting on his lap and kissing him (see "Chariots Of War"). He does not realise that Gabrielle is the friend of Xena, the warrior he thought he had killed with an arrow earlier. Sphaerus seems reluctant to kill innocent people, which his father, Cycnus, admonishes him for. However, when Cycnus tells him that Xena killed his brother, Sphaerus is bent on revenge. Eventually, he realises this is a lie and that his brother was a peace-loving man, not the war-hungry warrior his father had described. This leads Sphaerus on a new path of peace and he makes the decision to discuss peace terms with the people his father had recently declared war on.

Stagira
Village just across the Sinus Strymonicus from Amphipolis. Stagirans are ancient enemies of Xena and her fellow Amphipolisians. Stagira is referred to in "Destiny".

Stallonus
One of the competitors for a place at the Athens Academy, Stallonus is enthusiastic about telling stories but is not really that good at it. He is interested in portraying lots of action but neglects the plot (obviously, he's been watching too much tv). It comes as no real surprise when he fails to win a place at the Academy but he doesn't appear to be too upset about it! See "Athens City Academy Of The Performing Bards".

Statius
Statius is a merchant, keen to make a profit by selling souvenirs of Mount Olympus to passing travellers. He doesn't seem to be having much success though as can be seen in the episode "Prometheus". Is his last name Dibbler by any chance?

Note: If you're not a 'Discworld' fan, then that last bit won't mean anything. You really don't know what you're missing though if you're not!!!

Steppes, The
The vast grasslands of Eurasia. In "Adventures In The Sin Trade I", the Steppes are mentioned by Otere, the Amazon.

Stewart, R J
Teleplay for "Sins Of The Past", "Destiny" (Co), "The Debt I", "The Debt II", "Adventures In The Sin Trade I", "Adventures In The Sin Trade II", "Fallen Angel", "Lifeblood" (Co), "Looking Death In The Eye", "Motherhood", "Who's Gurkhan?" and "A Friend In Need II".
Writer for "The Titans", "Prometheus", "Athens City Academy Of Performing Bards" (Co), "A Fistful Of Dinars" (Co), "Mortal Beloved", "Callisto", "Return Of Callisto", "Warrior, Princess, Tramp", "The Quest" (Co), "A Day In The Life", "Ulysses", "The Furies", "Gabrielle's Hope", "The Debt I" (Co), "The Debt II" (Co), "Forgiven", "Adventures In The Sin Trade I" (Co), "Adventures In The Sin Trade II" (Co), "Crusader", "The Way", "Ides Of March", "Deja Vu All Over Again", "Fallen Angel" (Co), "Lifeblood" (Co). Revision for "Anthony And Cleopatra".

Writer for "The Rheingold", "Old Ares Had A Farm", "A Friend In Need I" (Co) and "A Friend In Need II" (Co).

Storekeeper
The storekeeper who is threatened by the slave boss in "Remember Nothing". Xena comes to his rescue, of course!

Storekeeper
When Xena and Gabrielle stop at a village to get supplies, Xena requests a sharpening stone from this shopkeeper. When a blind man enters and the storekeeper refuses to serve him, Xena changes her mind and buys the man a halter for his horse. However, she is suspicious when the storekeeper asks her about Gabrielle. Later, Gabrielle is kidnapped by Morpheus' followers and Xena returns to the shop to find out what the storekeeper knows. After a few threats, the man tells her that Gabrielle has been captured by Manus, priest of Morpheus and will have been taken to his mountain fortress. He is unable to tell her why though, only that every year one of the young girls of the village is taken there and never seen again.

Storytelling
According to Gabrielle, "Stories are meant to be told. Stories tell us who we are" (see "Giant Killer"). She relates several stories during her travels with Xena.

The first story features in the episode "The Titans", when Gabrielle attempts to delay the reading of the scroll containing the chant to release the other Titans from stone. She relates her story to the Titans, Hyperion and Theia: "Cronos was furious, as Zeus was trying to usurp his power. Cronos called all the Titans together in a great war council. Atlas was appointed general because he was the greatest warrior". Gabrielle then asks if they want to hear how Zeus got the thunderbolt or about the story of Prometheus but the offer is declined.

In "Prometheus" Gabrielle relates the following story to Iolaus: "Once, a long, long time ago, all people had four legs and two heads. The gods threw thunderbolts and split everyone in two. Each half had two legs and one head. The separation left both sides with a desperate yearning to be reunited, because they shared the same soul. Ever since, people spend their lives searching for the other half of their soul".

In "Altared States" Gabrielle tries to tell the story of the Trojan Horse to Icus whilst they are hiding in a cave: "…then suddenly, the soldiers burst out of the horse surprising everyone, and uh, and then the Trojans turned into growling lions, with blood dripping from their lips and then, oh, the Greeks they brought in an army of, oh, fire-breathing, tin-headed hydras. And this is very interesting isn't it?".

Gabrielle's storytelling bent continues in "Is There A Doctor In The House?". As she tends Marmax's wound, she relates the following tale: "There was once this king, his name was Libarius. He was a brave warrior, a great hunter. He was so proud of his hunting skills that he decided to test them in the sacred forest of the great goddess Artemis. She was so angry with him she turned him into a deer". (Marmax - "He became the hunted, the worst thing that can happen to a great hunter"). Gabrielle continues "That's what he thought at first. But then he bacame so fond of the peaceful way of the deer that he actually grew to love them. Of course, he still missed his friends and family, which made him very sad. So Artemis took pity on him and turned him back into his human form. It was the best thing that ever happened to him. He became a better king after the experience, a much happier man. He learned the true secret of life is to find peace in yourself and to share it with the world".

In "A Solstice Carol" Gabrielle tells a story to the children in the orphanage: "Once, in a land far away, there was a rich, but miserly man named Cresus. And his heart was so hard, that his servants begged the gods to intervene. They sent The Fates to separate the strands of his life, so that he might see himself more clearly. Unfortunately, Cresus didn't mend his ways. So the gods turned him into a spirit, doomed to walk the earth forever, as invisible to others as they were to him in life".

Gabrielle's stories begin to take a backseat in XWP as Gabrielle evolves (?) from a storyteller/poet into a fully-fledged warrior. Interestingly, in "Them Bones, Them Bones", when the next story appears, it is Yakut who relates it, not Gabrielle. In this episode, we hear the story of the World Tree. Shaman elders believe that at the golden navel of the Earth there is a tree that has many more branches than even the gods can count. Perched on each branch are the souls of unborn children. When a mother accepts what she is about to become, the child sends a message of thanks in the form of a dove.

In Season 6, Ares relates to Xena the story of the 'Scorpion and the Swan' (see "Path Of Vengeance"). A scorpion needs to cross a river and asks a swan to give him a ride. The swan thinks there is not much of a risk to itself because it will be helping the scorpion. However, halfway across the river the scorpion stings the swan. As they are both swept away, the swan asks the scorpion why, when it was helping, did the scorpion sting. Xena supplied the answer: 'It's what I do'.

Strayton, George
Writer for "Seeds Of Faith" (Co), "Kindred Spirits" (Co) and "Eve" (Co). Teleplay for "Lifeblood" (Co).

Streptus
One of the people who were on their way to Corinth when they were hit by a rockslide (see "Death In Chains"). Streptus tells Xena what happened and advises her to save her medicines for those who can be helped by them.

Strymon Pass
Pass on the way to Xena's home village of Amphipolis. Mentioned in "Sins Of The Past". Xena was seen riding through there by Draco's men.

Strymon River (modern name Struma)
In "Destiny", Xena tells Gabrielle to take her to Mount Nestus which is north of the Strymon River. This river runs through Droi Odomanti, in north-east Greece, emptying into the Mare Thracicum in the area called Sinus Strymonicus. Amphipolis is on this river, near the coast.

Sturgina
Along with Crabella, Sturgina pretends to be a good friend of Crustacea when, in reality, she is a rival for Hagar, Crustacea's husband (see "Married With Fishsticks").

Sullus
Judge Arbus's henchman in "The Execution", Sullus is not interested in the truth but is more concerned with carrying out Arbus's orders.

Sumac
Substance mixed in the oil that Xena got in her eyes in "Blind Faith", causing her to go blind. The cure was cleansing the eyes with palm oil and Egyptian Senna.

Sumarian Treasure
The much sought-after treasure in the episode "A Fistful Of Dinars". With the treasure was also the Titans' Key (the key to the whereabouts of Ambrosia, food of the gods).

There were four clues to solve to find the treasure. Two were held by Thersites (his own clue plus that of Klonig); Xena had the clue belonging to Lycus; and Petracles had the fourth clue. Klonig's clue read "Retrieve the jewel of Demester" (a ruby). Thersites' own clue read "The teacher's student" (pupil). Petracles' clue read "Is not incorrect" (right). Lycus's clue was a map, which Xena ate to stop Thersites getting his grubby hands on it!

Using the map, the treasure-seeking party found three statues and using the clues, worked out that the ruby had to go in the left pupil of the centre statue. They then had to wait until sunrise, when the way to the treasure was to be revealed. When they reached the treasure cave, via a trap door, it was indeed filled with treasure, from shields and statues of gold to chests of jewels and emeralds as big as a human fist. See also entry for Cimmarians.

Swensen, Edithe
Story for "The Haunting Of Amphipolis" (Co).

Sword Of Hephaestus
This sword features in the episode "Prometheus". It is the only tool that can break the chains that bind Prometheus. It was found in the Cave Of Hephaestus on the north side of the Vulcan Mountain.

Swordsmith
Gabrielle enters the swordsmith's shop, pretending to be a great warrior in need of a new weapon. Shunning the sword she is shown, she buys a breast dagger which the swordsmith tries to put down her blouse!

Swyden, Thomas A
Writer for "The Play's The Thing" (Co).

Synaptic Reaction
In lay terms, reactions between nerve cells. Synaptic reaction is mentioned in the episode "Send In The Clones".

Synda Of Thrace
A Gabby disguise in "The God You Know". Gabrielle introduces herself to Caligula as Synda of Thrace, the financial representative of Saba the Charioteer (Xena).

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