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Talcamite
A substance that feels like metal - until it gets wet and dissolves. In "The Greater Good", Salmoneus had sold some talcamite swords and belt buckles to the warlord Talmadeus, with disastrous consequences.

Talmadeus
A vicious warlord who seeks revenge on 'Lord Seltzer' (i.e. Salmoneus) for selling him useless weapons (see "The Greater Good"). However, when he finds out that Xena has become involved, he vows to kill the warrior princess. In a fight with Xena, he believes he has won when she flees on her horse but unbeknownst to him, Xena is fighting against the poison in her body. To convince Talmadeus that she is fit and well, Xena persuades Gabrielle to impersonate her but Gabrielle is captured and Talmadeus realises that Xena is vulnerable. He sends two of his men to kill her but they fail to return. When he captures Salmoneus, he is told that Xena is dead. On hearing this, he boasts that it was he who killed the warrior princess. Then, he orders his men to tie Xena's body to two horses and pull her apart. One of the horses is Argo who refuses to comply so he orders Argo killed. Just at that moment, Xena revives and knocks the offending soldier to the ground. She then fights Talmadeus who is captured by the villagers he was threatening.

Talmic Poison
This poison was used on the dart that hit Xena in the episode "The Greater Good". It causes paralysis and eventually death. Xena did not know how much poison was on the dart and was not sure what its ultimate effect would be. We later learn that it was Callisto who fired the dart (see "Callisto").

Talus
Talus meets Gabrielle on the road and she is impressed by his 'bedside manner' (see "Death In Chains"). Unbeknownst to Gabrielle, Talus is dying from an incurable disease. Despite this, he travels with her to King Sisyphus' castle in order to help free Celesta, knowing this will lead to his death. When Celesta is cut free from her bonds, he follows her to the Underworld and is finally released from his pain.

Tapert, Robert
Story for "Sins Of The Past", "Destiny", "The Debt I" (Co), "The Debt II" (Co), "Fins, Femmes And Gems" (Co), "Adventures In The Sin Trade I" (Co), "Adventures In The Sin Trade II" (Co), "Locked Up And Tied Down" (Co), "Fallen Angel" (Co), "Back In The Bottle", "Motherhood", "Who's Gurkhan?", "The Abyss", "A Friend In Need I" (Co) and "A Friend In Need II" (Co). Director for "Destiny", "Paradise Found", "A Friend In Need I" and "A Friend In Need II".

Tara
A spoilt brat of a kid who wants to replace Gabrielle as Xena's sidekick (see "Forgiven"). After a run-in with Gabrielle, Xena agrees to let her travel with them. Tara gets Gabrielle into trouble more than once and very nearly gets them both killed. Finally, Gabrielle loses her temper and she and Tara fight. Tara is badly beaten and breaks down. After this, she gets on better with Gabrielle and the three of them reach the hideout where Tara's gangmates have taken the stolen Urn. Tara tries to steal the Urn from the others and takes it to her boyfriend, Micah. However, she has a change of heart and instead refuses to give it to him. The trio recover the Urn and then return it to the Temple of Apollo.

Tara manages to get into trouble again in "A Tale Of Two Muses" when she is to be publicly flogged for dancing. Xena and Gabrielle stop the flogging but agree to hold her in check. They then seek Autolycus' help to get the laws relaxed in that village so that music and dancing are allowed once more.

Tarae
The immortal Cecrops' love from over three hundred years ago. After Cecrops was cursed by Poseidon, he sailed to Tarae's village every night and they would longingly gaze at each other. As time passed, however, Tarae grew old and died. After this, Poseidon placed Charybdis at the site of Tarae's old village, preventing Cecrops from returning there.

Cecrops has a beautiful emerald gem which he holds dear because it is the colour of Tarae's eyes.

Tarkis
Tarkis was an assassin, sent by Kirilus to kill Xena and stop her from stealing his army (see "Ties That Bind"). He is captured by Atrius who kills him, even after he pleads for mercy. When Gabrielle looks shocked at Atrius' behaviour, Atrius kicks over the body to show her a knife hidden there.

Tarsus
Tarsus of Siros is a merchant who killed Autolycus' brother during a disagreement. In order to avenge his brother's death, Autolycus became a thief and stole everything that Tarsus owned. In "Vanishing Act", Tarsus steals the statue of Pax, as well as Autolycus' crown as the king of thieves. Although Autolycus is tempted to kill Tarsus, he spares his life. He does, however, steal the statue and return it to its rightful owners.

Tarsus' home base is on the island of Mekonos.

Tartarus
The Hell of the Underworld, this is where all the bad people go.

In "Orphan Of War" we learn that Ixion is in Tartarus. Callisto was a resident for a short time, as was Marcus and, indeed, even Solan. We can also assume that this is where Julius Caesar went and we can be fairly certain that Caligula was heading that way (see "You Are There").

In "Adventures In The Sin Trade I", Hades mentions Tartarus when he is doling out the final resting places of the dead (i.e. Tartarus vs the Elysian Fields).

Tartarus is also given a bit of a mention (but not much!) in "When Fates Collide".

Tataka
The evil demon who possesses Gabrielle in "Devi". She gains the trust of others by using her ability to heal but then persuades them to fight for her and keeps their souls when they die. Gabrielle mistakenly believes that she has been given the gift of healing whilst Xena realises that it is Eli who has the true gift. Once Xena realises this, she has to persuade Eli that he is capable of healing Gabrielle by performing an exorcism on her.

Ted Kleinman
A descendant of Jack, the brush salesman from New Jersey, Ted has in his possession one of the Xena scrolls. He takes the idea for a new tv series to his boss (played by Rob Tapert himself) and lo and behold - "Xena: Warrior Princess" is born (see "The Xena Scrolls").

Teen Son
The young son of Dorocles, one of the three villagers killed by Ares in "The Reckoning".

Tegason
One of the ten warlords invited by 'Ares' to take up his challenge to kill the fearsome monster, the Barracus. Tegason and Virilius work together to eliminate most of their competition until only the two of them plus Xena (in Callisto's body) and Ares are left. Tegason does not survive for much longer though (see "Ten Little Warlords").

Telamon
Telamon is the father of Andros (see "A Tale Of Two Muses"). He is a kindly soul and a loving father and he cares for Tara like a daughter. When Tara is arrested by Istafan for dancing, Telamon is the one who suggests that Tara be banished rather than flogged. Then, when Tara arrives back in town with Xena and Gabrielle, asking to be forgiven, Telamon asks that Istafan show mercy towards her. He grudgingly agrees but orders Telamon to teach her to behave herself.

After Philipon's arrival, Telamon finds it more and more difficult not to speak up against the strict rules enforced in the town. Eventually, when Philipon declares that the young people of the town are to have military training, Telamon can hold back no longer and he speaks up on behalf of the young people. He then declares his intention to stand for election against Istafan as the new town magistrate. Istafan is not pleased about this and concocts a plan to stay in office. However, his plan fails and Telamon becomes the new magistrate.

Temecula
One of the young men from Phlanagus' village, Temecula tells Gabrielle that Phlanagus has been like a father to him. He tells her he wants to help in the fight ahead but Gabrielle tries to discourage him. However, when he shows her his skill with the bow, she relents and tells him they need someone to relay messages.

During the final battle, when Phlanagus is mortally wounded, Temecula shoots his killer. He and Gabrielle stay with Phlanagus' body until Xena finds them. The bodies are burned in funeral pyres and Temecula stays behind after the other villagers have left. Gabrielle tells Xena she must talk to him and tell him that what happened was for the greater good and that it was "a good day of fighting". See "A Good Day".

Temple of Dahak
The temple dedicated to the evil god, Dahak was located in Britannia. This was where Khrafstar and Meridian tricked Gabrielle into losing her 'blood innocence'. After Xena defeated 'the Deliverer' however, the temple collapsed in ruins, leaving a familiar-looking stone circle behind.

Temples
Several temples to the Greek gods appear or are mentioned by name in the series:

A temple to the Titan Cronos appears in "The Titans";
A temple to Aphrodite is at Troy (see "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts");
A temple to Demeter appears in "A Fistful Of Dinars" and in "Succession";
A temple to Asclepius appears in "Is There A Doctor In The House?".

Temple Of Apollo
The temple from which the 'Urn of Apollo' was stolen in "Forgiven". Dorus is the head priest there.

Temple Of Artemis
This temple appears (and disappears) in "A Necessary Evil", after Velasca has practised her pyrotechnics on it. Whilst still standing, a dinar donation was requested from visitors.

Temple Of Helios
The 'home' of Helios' dagger, another key to Ambrosia.

Temple Of Mnemosyne
The temple to the Goddess of Memory (seen in "Forget Me Not").

Temple Of The Fates
Xena saved the Temple of the Fates in "Remember Nothing". As a reward, she was sent to a time that 'might have been'.

Temple Of The Furies
Temple dedicated to the Greek Erinyes, Tisiphone, Alecto and Magaera. The temple appears in "The Furies".

Temple Of The Heavens
The home of the Mystic Diamond, much desired by Aphrodite in "Fins, Femmes And Gems".

Teracles
In the episode "The Reckoning", Teracles is one of the villagers who was attacked by a hooded stranger and left to die. When Xena tries to tend his wounds, a group of villagers arrive and blame her for the killings. Although Teracles survives, he is in a confused state and can only remember seeing Xena standing over him.

Teresia
The wife of Teracles (see "The Reckoning") who is distraught when she comes across her husband who is near death but who survives, thanks to Xena. Teresia believes Xena is responsible for the death of the three villagers and is further convinced when her husband cannot remember what happened to him.

Terms Of Abuse
'The bitch of Rome' - Varia to Eve ("Coming Home").
'Butt-kissing parasite' - Aphrodite to Gabrielle ("The God You Know").
'Washed-out dish rag' - Xena to Caligula about Aphrodite ("The God You Know").
'Warrior pain in my ass' - Warlord Varagus of Xena ("Many Happy Returns").

Termin
Xena's first kill appears to her in her dreamscape (see "Dreamworker") and taunts her about her dark past. Xena banishes him back to where he came from but is left weaker as a result.

Terpsichore
One of the nine Muses of Greek legend. The Muse of dancing, dramatic chorus and lyrical poetry. She is represented seated, holding a lyre. Terpsichore is mentioned in "Lyre, Lyre, Hearts On Fire" (it is her lyre that is up for grabs in the 'Battle of the Bands' competition).

Terreis
Terreis was the sister of Queen Melosa of the Amazons. She was killed by the arrow of one of Krykus' men and her dying wish was that Gabrielle accept her right of caste in return for risking her life to protect her (see "Hooves And Harlots").

Thadeus
The greedy merchant from "Tsunami" who uses slave labour in his mines. He treats his prisoners like animals and refuses to believe they can have any good in them at all. He is very protective towards his wife and has told her that they will never have children because his mother died in childbirth. When Thadeus is seriously wounded, he asks Gabrielle to make sure Soraya is safe but Soraya will have none of it and insists that he will live, especially as they are going to be a family. After he and Soraya have made their way to the surface of the water and are back on dry land, Thadeus thanks Autolycus for helping them.

Thalassa
A young, innocent girl who offered herself as a hostage to Xena in order to save her village from Xena's army (see "Locked Up And Tied Down"). When the villagers refused to pay the ransom, Xena staked Thalassa to the ground, next to a pool of flesh-eating crabs. When she returned, Thalassa was gone and Xena assumed she had been completely devoured by them.

Many years later, Xena was captured by the villagers and put on trial for the murder of Thalassa. Xena pleaded guilty and was sent to Shark Island Prison. However, all was not as it seemed, and Xena later discovered that the Commandant of the prison was none other than Thalassa who, although maimed for life, had managed to escape from the crabs.

Thalassa wants revenge on Xena for what she did to her but the arrival of Gabrielle allows Thalassa to look within her heart and find forgiveness. When Xena saves her life, Thalassa sets her free.

Thea
Thea is the girlfriend of Tarsus (see "Vanishing Act"). At Tarsus' party, she is fascinated by Autolycus' hump (er...) and asks if she can touch it. When he shies away from her, she reaches out but draws her hand back quickly when it makes a tinkling sound!

Thebes
In "Vanishing Act", Xena says she has been to Thebes. She does not say whether she means Thebes in Egypt or Thebes in Greece.

Talked about in "Many Happy Returns", when Xena and Gabrielle are taking the Helmet of Hermes to Thoez, the King of Thebes.

Theia
One of the three Titans whom Gabrielle freed from her stone prison. When Crias is murdered by the Sun Titan, Hyperion, Theia has doubts about their future and believes that it would be better to be encased in stone than have Hyperion terrorising the world so she allows herself to be turned back to stone, along with Hyperion (see "The Titans").

Thelonius
Thelonius is a warlord who has been instructed to attack a village when Ares gives the word (see "The Quill Is Mightier"). However, he waits in vain as Ares is busy elsewhere trying to get his godhood back! Finally, Xena and Ares scare off the warlord and his army with fireballs and er...fish.

Theodorus
Callisto's right-hand man has a soft spot for her but she is having none of it. When Callisto invades her own camp (in Xena's body) he mocks her (believing she is Xena) and she slits his throat. Theodorus appears in "Callisto", "The Return Of Callisto" and "Intimate Stranger".

Therax
Therax is one of the warlord investors in Gabrielle's play (see "The Play's The Thing"). When he goes to the theatre for a sneak preview, he is delighted with what he sees and gives Zehra the thumbs up. Later, when he attends the opening night of the play, he is disgruntled with the changes but even more annoyed when he finds out that he is not the only one to have put money into the play. Xena captures the three investors and 'persuades' them to donate the proceeds of the play to the local orphanage.

Thersites
An evil assassin who has one of the clues to the Cimmerian treasure. Xena reluctantly teams up with him to find the treasure because she is desperate to find the Titan Key where ambrosia can be found. Thersites is treacherous and unscrupulous and when he finds the Key, he plans to become a god. He kidnaps Gabrielle and sets off to find the Key. Petracles manages to trick him into letting Gabrielle go but at the cost of his own life. Xena goes after Thersites and finishes him off (see "A Fistful Of Dinars").

Thessaly
In "One Against An Army", Xena and Gabrielle were on their way to Thessaly when Gabrielle was shot with a poisoned arrow.

Third Rhein Maiden
The third rhein maiden is interested in her sister's new playmate but sulks when she is ignored by Xena (see "The Rheingold"). However, like her sisters, when Xena returns to their lake she tries to hide from her, believing she is going to cause further mischief (see "Return Of The Valkyrie").

Thomas, Roy
Story for "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts" (Co).

Thrace
Area of north-eastern Greece, containing Xena's home village of Amphipolis and the Rivers Strymon and Nestus. Thrace is first talked about in "Sins Of The Past". It is also mentioned in "Old Ares Had A Farm" and "When Fates Collide".

Thrasos
Thrasos was ruled by two very greedy warlords named Ormestin and Kryptos (see "Key To The Kingdom").

Thug
One of Toxeus' men (see "Death In Chains"). He is the one who finds the secret entrance into King Sisyphus' palace by following Gabrielle and Talus.

Tisiphone
One of the three Furies who torment Xena (see "The Furies") Gabrielle (see "Motherhood") and Ares (see "Coming Home"). Her sisters are Alecto and Magaera. See also entry for Furies, The.

Titans
In Greek mythology they were the children of Ouranos and Gaia and possessed great height and strength. These older gods ruled before the Olympians but were overthrown by Zeus.

In Xena, three of the Titans (Crias, Hyperion and Theia) were released from stone by Gabrielle (see "The Titans"). Crias was slain by Hyperion, who, along with Theia, was eventually turned back into stone.

Prometheus was also a Titan and was responsible for giving the gifts of fire and healing to humankind. Other notable Titans were Atlas, Cronos, Gaia and Mnemosyne.

Titans' Key, The
Xena goes after The Titans' Key in "A Fistful Of Dinars". The key allows access to Ambrosia, the food of the gods. Unfortunately, Thersites finds it first.

Titles Given To Gabrielle
Xena dubs her friend 'Scabrielle' in "In Sickness And In Hell", due to the rubbery, green scabs Gabrielle has on her stomach after wading through a swamp. The title 'The Battling Bard of Potidaea' is bestowed on Gabrielle by Kahina in "Legacy". Lord Erick names Gabrielle "Lady of the Ring" when she is in a deep sleep, surrounded by magical fire (see "The Ring"). Gabrielle is also introduced as 'The Visionary Voice of Athens' by an actor in "When Fates Collide".

Titles Given To Xena
'Warrior Princess' is the title inextricably linked with Xena. Any mention of the name Xena and someone invariably follows with 'The Warrior Princess'. Likewise, any referral to 'The Warrior Princess' prompts the single word 'Xena!'. Other titles include: 'Destroyer of Nations' (referred to by Kaleipus in "Orphan Of War"); 'Warrior Princess of Calmai' (given by an Athenean soldier in "The Price"); and 'Warrior Philosopher' (given to Xena by Cecrops in "The Lost Mariner"). See also Warrior Philosopher.

Other, less-flattering titles include 'Xma' (eczema) which is jokingly awarded to Xena by Gabrielle in "In Sickness And In Hell" and 'Murderer', a common name tossed in her direction by her many victims, both alive and dead.

Titus
A ruthless casino owner who is obsessed with his riches and cannot stand to lose anything (see "King Con"). When Joxer wins money in his casino, he sends his thugs after him and they nearly beat him to death. By doing this, he makes an immediate enemy of Xena and she sets out to destroy him. She tricks him into a 'winner takes all' game and, of course, beats him, leaving him with nothing.

Tobias
The donkey featured in "A Solstice Carol" and trained to the whistle, just like ARGO!! Gabrielle gave him away to Joseph, Mary and their baby.

Tobin, Noreen
Writer for "One Against An Army" (Co).

Tor
Seen in "Hooves And Harlots", Tor is one of Krykus' men.

Toris
The brother of Xena who ran away when Cortese attacked Amphipolis. Ashamed of his actions, he swore vengeance on Cortese and spent many years tracking him down. Finally, he manages to infiltrate Corteses' army and is waiting for the opportunity to attack when he encounters Xena. After a number of slanging matches, Xena gives Toris the opportunity to kill Cortese in cold blood, which he finds he cannot do. Instead, he and Xena settle their differences and he decides to go home for a while, which is the last we have heard of him so far (see "Death Mask"). As Xena has been home since and he is not there, we can only assume he has moved on.

Toxeus
The leader of a group of bandits who attack Xena (see "Death In Chains"). She kills Toxeus, but because Celesta has been captured, he does not actually die. Toxeus 'kills' the rest of his men and they set off to King Sisyphus' castle to ensure that Celesta dies. When Celesta is set free by Xena, Toxeus and his men die from their earlier wounds.

In "Mortal Beloved", Xena encounters Toxeus in the Elysian Fields and tells him that her horse threw her and she broke her neck. She incites a rebellion against Atyminius, during which time, Toxeus has his head sliced from his body by the evil murderer. However, as he is already dead, this does not kill him but it does make it very difficult for him to find the rest of his body!

Tracus
Fortress city of the arms dealer Mezentius (see "The Path Not Taken"). A place of "cutthroats, thieves and mercenaries". The fortress itself has a hot spring beneath it and four waterwells, one of which (according to Marcus) is an escape route.

Transport
We have seen various modes of transport being used in XWP, including the horse, chariot, horse and cart, ship and canoe.

Tree Of Amber
Gabrielle and Amarice are sent to get amber from this tree as a means to stop Alti from stealing Xena's unborn baby's soul (see "Them Bones, Them Bones"). When the amber sprinkled on Alti's bones hardens, it will trap her soul. The tree grew in a temple guarded by the Amazon Mystic, Chi'ah, who had the power to see the truth in your heart. Amarice failed this test (for not being a true Amazon) but Gabrielle passed.

Treus
The kingdom of Princess Diana. Features in the episodes "Warrior, Princess" and "Warrior, Princess, Tramp".

Trial Of Purification
In "Fallen Angel", Garielle has to forgive Callisto in order to gain her wings and become an Archangel.

Tripolis
In "One Against An Army", Xena and Gabrielle went to Tripolis. Xena hoped that the Persian army would be diverted there after hearing that the Pass of Thermopylae had been blocked by a landslide. She had a secret armoury in the area and wanted to fight alongside the Tripolis Militia. She also hoped that the antidote to the poison inflicted upon Gabrielle by an arrow, would be found there. On arrival there, Xena and Gabrielle find the town has been razed by the Militia and there is no antidote available for Gabrielle. It was there that Xena made her last stand against the Persian army.

Triumvirate Of Imperial Rome
This triumvirate was made up of three powerful warlord rulers, consisting of Julius Caesar, Pompey the Magnus and Crassus, who shared control of Rome and its provinces (see "When In Rome").

Trojan Horse
The famous horse that was given as a 'gift' to the Trojans by the Greeks. Of course, this was a clever ploy by the Greeks to gain access to Troy. The Trojans wheeled the horse inside and, at night, the Greek soldiers hidden inside the horse opened the gate and let the rest of their soldiers in.

Trojan War
This legendary war, fought between the confederated Greeks and the men of Troy, lasted for ten years; culminating in the burning of the city. The war is featured in "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts".

Troy
The famous Trojan city which was doomed to fall during the Trojan war, thanks to the plot involving the Trojan Horse.

Twickenham
A competitor for a place at the Athens Academy (see "Athens City Academy Of The Performing Bards"). Twickenham is keen to gain a place at the Academy, despite his stammer. Gabrielle and Orion are delighted when he does wins a place.

Twilight Of The Gods
In "Seeds Of Faith", Xena says that The Fates spoke of a time when humankind would no longer need the gods and, as a result, they would lose their power. Ares says this is a myth.

Tyldus
Leader of the Centaurs who once fought Xena's army to a standstill. He distrusts Xena but when she saves the life of his son, he realises she is no longer his enemy (see "Hooves And Harlots").

Tympani
Gabrielle's pony in childhood, mentioned in "The Greater Good".

Tynus
Tynus warns Darius that Xena is a threat to their peaceful community and urges him to ask her to leave his house. When Xena turns up at their meeting, Tynus is furious, believing she will destroy their chance for peace. When the meeting is disrupted by an attack from Cycnus' forces, Tynus blames Xena. He visits Cycnus' camp and tells him it was a misunderstanding and that Xena does not belong in their community. Cycnus tells him to go back to his village and await the slaughter. Fortunately, Xena stops Cycnus from doing this and Tynus apologises for misjudging her.

Tyrella
In "If The Shoe Fits", Gabrielle tells a story to the Princess Alesia to keep her entertained. In the story, Gabrielle portrays herself as the put-upon stepdaughter of wicked Sidero (Xena) and stepsister of spoilt Pelia (Aphrodite).

Tyrella #2
Aphrodite's version of the fairytale in "If The Shoe Fits" does not paint Tyrella (Gabrielle) in as positive a light as Gabrielle does. Tyrella is seen to be a scruffy urchin with bad teeth, no sense of style and a bit dense.

Tyrella
Xena's version of the fairytale in "If The Shoe Fits" is more of a feminist statement in contrast with the other versions. As Tyrella, Xena declares that she doesn't need anyone to give her a happy ending - she'll either get it or she won't, without anyone's help!

Tyro
Tyro is the hero/victim of Joxer's tale to Alesia in "If The Shoe Fits". He is the put-upon stepbrother of Pelio and stepson of his wicked stepfather.

Tyro
Amazon warrior and friend to Bane, who is killed at Helicon by Bellerophon's catapults. Tyro tries to go after her friend but Xena stops her and, therefore, saves her life. Indeed, Tyro is one of the few Amazons who survives Bellerophon's vengeance (see "To Helicon And Back").

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