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Hercules Character Names

22 characters · Movie

Hercules /HER-kyoo-leez/ The son of Zeus destined to become a hero, he struggles to find his place in the world. Megara /MEH-gah-rah/ A cynical and independent woman who is indentured to Hades and becomes Hercules' love interest. Hades /HAY-deez/ The scheming god of the Underworld and the main antagonist, plotting to overthrow Zeus. Zeus /Zyoos/ The king of the gods and Hercules' father, a powerful and benevolent ruler. Phil /Fih-LOCK-teh-teez/ A satyr and a retired hero trainer who reluctantly agrees to train Hercules. Hera /HEE-rah/ The queen of the gods and Zeus' wife, initially hostile to Hercules but eventually warms up to him. Pain /Payn/ One of Hades' bumbling minions, responsible for attempting to kidnap Hercules as a baby. Panic /PAN-ik/ The other of Hades' clumsy minions, often nervous and easily frightened. Amphitryon /Am-FIT-ree-on/ Hercules' adoptive father, a kind and supportive Theban farmer. Alcmene /Alk-MEE-nee/ Hercules' adoptive mother, a loving and caring Theban farmer. Clio /KLY-oh/ One of the five Muses, the muse of history, narrating parts of the story. Nessus /NESS-us/ The centaur from the Underworld that Hercules has to fight and defeats in order to save Meg. Calliope /kuh-LY-uh-pee/ Chief of the four Muses who narrate Hercules' tragic yet inspiring story with theatrical flair and gospel musical accompaniment throughout the film. Thalia /THAY-lee-uh/ One of the four Muses in Hercules, known for her upbeat comedic personality while contributing to the musical narration of the hero's journey. Melpomene /mel-PAH-muh-nee/ One of the four Muses featuring in Hercules, whose dramatic voice helps convey the tragic elements of the hero's early life and struggles. Terpsichore /turp-SIK-uh-ree/ One of the four Muses in Hercules, known for her graceful movements and rhythmic contributions to the film's musical storytelling. Hermès /HER-meez/ The swift messenger god who delivers baby Hercules to the mortal realm to protect him from Hades, appearing in the film's crucial opening sequence. Poseidon /poh-SAY-dun/ The god of the sea who attends the celebration of Hercules' birth among Mount Olympus's assembled deities in the film's opening. Aphrodite /AF-ruh-DY-tee/ The goddess of love and beauty who appears at the grand celebration on Mount Olympus welcoming the newborn Hercules among the divine assembly. Ares /AIR-eez/ The god of war present at Mount Olympus during the celebration of Hercules' birth, part of the divine gathering welcoming the hero. Athena /uh-THEE-nuh/ The goddess of wisdom and warfare who attends the birth celebration of Hercules on Mount Olympus, joining the assembled divine beings. Apollo /uh-PAH-loh/ The god of the sun, music, and prophecy who appears among the gathering of Olympian deities celebrating the birth of Hercules.

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