Hera (Hercules-Xena)
Hera is a female television character who features in Hercules-Xena.
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Biography
Hera was the evil queen of the Greek gods, whose main goal in existence became the destruction of Hercules.
Her first move towards Hercules was unleashing the Lernaean Hydra to attack Hercules and his friend Iolaus. The Lernaean Hydra was slain by Hercules and Iolaus. When Hercules is a prisoner of Hippolyta, Zeus pays Hercules a visit and tells him that Hippolyta and her Amazons are servants of Hera. Hippolyta later speaks with Hera. During the discussion, Hera is displeased with Hippolyta for developing feelings for Hercules. Hippolyta tells Hera that the Amazons have had it with her lies and hatred.
Hera decides to ensure her vengeance by possessing Hippolyta. As Hippolyta, Hera orders the Amazons to ride to Gargarencia and leave nothing left standing. Ultimately, the women cannot destroy the men and their village. Hercules has to fight "Hippolyta" to save both the men and the Amazons. Pithus tries to come to Hercules' aid, but "Hippolyta" slits his throat.
When Hercules has a chance to kill the possessed Hippolyta, he cannot do it as he would also be killing the woman he loves. Knowing the pain it will cause Hercules, "Hippolyta" takes a suicidal dive into a ravine. Hercules later went back in time with Zeus' help and prevented Hippolyta from siding with Hera. (Episode: Hercules and the Amazon Women)
She finally came close to success after absorbing Zeus' power, but Hercules banished her to the abyss of Tartarus, the same void where the Titan Cronus was imprisoned.
Hera was later freed by Evander, son of Ares and Nemesis, at Zeus' urging. Her time in Tartarus removed her memory, and Zeus almost managed to make up for the wrongs he'd done- until Ares restored Hera's original memory. Still, Hera was touched by Evan's kindness, and when the boy was hurt as she battled Hercules, she felt remorse, leading to a reconciliation with her husband and stepson.
Hera later opposed Zeus in his bid to kill Xena's unborn daughter (who was prophecied to bring about the end of the Greek gods). As a result, Zeus destroyed Hera.
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It was known that among her followers were the Blue Cult who were a group of warriors loyal to her.
Notes
- Hera was created by Julie Selbo, Andrew Dettmann and Daniel Truly where she was portrayed by actress Meg Foster and featured in the setting of the Hercules-Xena universe.
- The character was based on Hera from Greek Myth.
In other media
Films
- In Hercules and Xena: The Battle for Mount Olympus, Hera appeared in the setting of the non-canonical animated film. She came to use the power of the Chronos Stone to awaken the Titans and use them against her fellow (now de-powered) gods. She was defeated thanks to Xena and Hercules.
Appearances
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys:
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