Mythic Warriors facts for kids

Mythic Warriors (also known as Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend) is an exciting animated TV show that aired from 1998 to 2000. This series brought popular Greek myths to life in a way that was fun and suitable for younger audiences. It was created by Nelvana and Marathon Media.

The show had two seasons, produced in 1998 and 1999. It was shown on CBS as part of their Saturday-morning cartoons. The series was based on the book series Myth Men Guardians of the Legend, written by Laura Geringer and illustrated by Peter Bollinger. Many characters in the show use their original Greek names, like Perseus and Odysseus. However, a few use Roman names, such as Hercules and Ulysses.

Myth Men Books

The TV show Mythic Warriors was inspired by the Myth Men Guardians of the Legend book series. These books were written by Laura Geringer and illustrated by Peter Bollinger in 1996 and 1997.

The Myth Men books are a comic series made for younger children. They feature both male and female heroes from myths, including Perseus, Hercules, Odysseus, Theseus, Andromeda, and Atalanta. The books retell classic myths and legends, adding some fantasy elements to make them even more exciting.

About the Show

How the Gods Looked

The sun god Helios and his demigod son, Phaeton.

Mythic Warriors is known for its special way of showing the Greek gods. Most gods were shown as giant human-like beings, about 10 to 12 feet tall! They were immortal, meaning they lived forever. They could also fly, teleport, and use magical powers. Plus, they could change their appearance whenever they wanted, even shrinking down to human size or changing their voice and gender. When they were in their natural giant form, their voices would have an echo.

Instead of wearing fancy clothes from ancient Greece, the gods on Mount Olympus wore bright, warrior-like outfits. Some exceptions were Hera, Demeter, and Hephaestus.

Between the first and second seasons, some gods' appearances changed. For example, Hades' clothes were slightly different. Persephone looked older, changing from a teenager to a grown goddess. The biggest changes were for Aphrodite and Athena. Aphrodite went from a giggling, thin teenager to a clever goddess with a completely different voice. Athena changed from a blonde in silver armor to a brunette in a red dress with golden armbands.

Main Gods in the Show

Here are some of the powerful gods who appeared in Mythic Warriors:

• Zeus – The King of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus. He is the god of the sky, justice, thunder, and lightning. He is the father of Hercules and Perseus.
• Hera – The Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage and childbirth.
• Hades – The god of the Underworld, the dead, and wealth. He is married to Persephone.
• Demeter – The goddess of farming, grain, and harvest. She is Persephone's mother.
• Poseidon – The god of the sea, horses, and earthquakes. He is the father of Pegasus and Theseus.
• Hermes – The messenger of the gods. He is the god of travelers, speed, and invention.
• Athena – The goddess of wisdom, battles, and crafts.
• Ares – The god of war and bloodshed. His role in the show was small because of his violent nature.
• Apollo – The god of light, music, and prophecies. He is Artemis's twin brother.
• Artemis – The goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and wildlife. She is Apollo's twin sister.
• Hephaestus – The gods' blacksmith. He is the god of the forge, fire, and metalworking.
• Aphrodite – The goddess of love and beauty.
• Dionysus – The god of wine and celebration. He is the only demigod (half-god) to become an Olympian god.
• Helios – The sun god.
• Eros – The god of love and attraction. He is Aphrodite's son.
• Persephone – The goddess of Spring and Queen of the Underworld. She is Demeter's daughter and Hades' wife.

Other Gods and Titans

Some other gods and powerful beings made appearances in the show:

• Pan – The god of shepherds and rustic music.
• Hebe – The goddess of youth and cupbearer to the gods.
• Hecate – The goddess of night, magic, and witchcraft.
• Zephyrus, Boreas, Notus, Eurus – Gods of the winds.
• Achelous – A River God.

The show also featured some Titans, who were an older generation of powerful gods:

• Alcyoneus – Shown as a Titan King in the show.
• Atlas – The Titan who holds up the sky.
• Epimetheus – The brother of Prometheus.
• Prometheus – The Titan who gave fire to humans.

Episode List

Mythic Warriors told many famous Greek myths. Here are the episodes from both seasons:

Season 1

1. Andromeda: The Warrior Princess (November 7, 1998)
2. Hercules and Iolas (November 14, 1998)
3. Odysseus: The Journey Home (November 21, 1998)
4. Perseus: The Search For Medusa (November 28, 1998)
5. Jason and the Argonauts: The Search for the Golden Fleece (December 5, 1998)
6. Persephone and the Winter Seeds (December 12, 1998)
7. Icarus and Daedalus (December 19, 1998)
8. Odysseus and Circe (December 26, 1998)
9. Atalanta: The Wild Girl (January 2, 1999)
10. Prometheus and Pandora's Box (January 9, 1999)
11. Bellerophon and Pegasus (January 16, 1999)
12. Theseus and the Minotaur (January 23, 1999)
13. The Labours of Hercules (January 30, 1999)

Season 2

1. Psyche and Eros
2. Odysseus and the Trojan Horse
3. Odysseus and Penelope: A Kingdom Lost
4. Hercules and the Golden Apples
5. Cadmus and Europa
6. Jason and Medea
7. Damon and Pythias
8. Castor and Pollux
9. The Hounds of Actaeon
10. Phaeton: The Chariot of Fire
11. Androcles and the Lion
12. King Midas: The Golden Touch
13. Hercules and the Titans: The Last Battle – In this episode, Hephaestus is tricked into freeing the Titans. Zeus and Athena then try to convince Hercules to help them fight the Titans.

Cast

Here are some of the talented voice actors who brought the characters of Mythic Warriors to life:

• Denis Akiyama as Polyphemus the Cyclops, Amycus
• Emilie-Claire Barlow as Siren #2
• Lawrence Bayne as Hercules, War Spirit
• Rick Bennett as Ares (1st Time)
• Zachary Bennett as Talos
• Tyrone Benskin as Elpenor
• John Blackwood as Calais
• James Blendick as Narrator
• Stephen Boggaert as Hermes (3rd Time)
• Kristen Bone as Hope Spirit
• Natalie Brown as Atalanta (2nd Time)
• Valerie Buhagiar as Queen Telephasse
• Donald Burda as Lyceus
• George Buza as King Minos (1st Time), Gorgus
• Lally Cadeau as Athena (2nd Time)
• Sally Cahill as Medea
• Benedict Campbell as Daedalus, Perimedes, King Midas
• Cole Caplan as Iolaus's Brother
• Juan Chioran as Antonius
• Richard Clarkin as Hermes (1st Time)
• Jesse Collins as Apollo
• Vincent Corazza as Cilix
• Alyson Court as Delona
• Amos Crawley as Icarus
• Michael Daingerfield as Actaeon
• Lisa Dalbello as Graeae
• Jennifer Dale as Medusa
• Tony Daniels as
• Richard Denison as Achelous
• Daniel DeSanto as Iolaus
• Philip DeWilde as Cadmus
• Francis Diakowsky as Poseidon
• Don Dickinson as King Iobates
• Catherine Disher as Aethra
• Cathal J. Dodd as Lucius
• Robin Dunne as Perseus
• Christopher Earle as Prince Meleager
• Adrian Egan as Deceit Spirit, King Agenor
• Michael Fletcher as Iphicles
• Colin Fox as King Cepheus, King Menelaus
• Edward Glen as Ictinus
• Janet-Laine Green as Hera
• Katie Griffin as Siren #4
• Nicky Guadecki as Princess Danaë
• Paul Haddad as Theseus
• Elizabeth Hanna as Artemis
• Terri Hawkes as Pandora
• David Hemblen as Hephaestus
• Ellen-Ray Hennessy as Graeae
• Dan Hennessey as Nessus
• Tori Higginson as Circe
• Roger Honeywell as Odysseus
• Pam Hyatt as Jealousy Spirit
• Loretta Jafelice as Despair Spirit
• Howard Jerome as Polites
• Taborah Johnson as Siren #3
• David Klar as Young Damon
• Lorne Kennedy as Philonoe, King Minos (2nd Time)
• Gary Krawford as Zeus, Eumaeus
• Wendy Lands as Aphrodite
• Caroly Larson as Andromeda, Atalanta (1st Time)
• Shannon Lawson as Queen Cassiopeia
• Ron Lea as Chiron (1st Time)
• Julie Lemieux as Penelope
• Shauna MacDonald as Lachesis
• Jonathan Malen as Young Castor and Pollux
• Judy Marshak as Graeae #3, Ecylceia
• Diego Matamoros as Antiphus
• Shiela McCarthy as Clotho
• Scott McCord as Phineus
• Dean McDermott as Phoenix
• Hamish McEwan as Prince Dionus
• Tracey Moore as Siren #1, Iolaus' Sister
• Kristina Nicoll as Helen
• Deborah Odell as Deianira
• Colin O'Meara as Cimon
• David Orth as Jason
• Stephen Ouimette as Dionysus
• Reagan Pasternak as Europa
• Ross Petty as King Pelias
• Jonathan Potts as Prometheus
• Toby Proctor as Telemachus
• Karl Pruner as Chiron (2nd Time)
• John Ralston as Paris
• James Rankin as Figgis
• Martin Roach as Lycopheus
• Wayne Robson as Eurystheus
• Susan Roman as Aspasia
• Tony Rosato as Orpheus
• Ron Rubin as Axos, Brutocus
• Tyrone Savage as Young Achilles
• Cedric Smith as King Polydectes
• Lyon Smith as Pythias
• Robert Smith as Epimetheus, Hate Spirit
• Linda Sorenson as Demeter
• Norm Spencer as Hades
• Greg Spottiswood as Bellerophon
• Kent Staines as King Aeëtes, Boreas
• Rob Stefaniuk as Phaëton
• Allen Stewart-Coates as Ares (2nd Time)
• John Stocker as Zetes, Polemius
• Joy Tanner as Cybele
• Wendy Thatcher as Athena (1st Time)
• Robert Tinkler as Androcles
• Adrian Truss as Arios
• Maria Vacratsis as Hecate, Atropos
• Chris Wiggins as Great Oracle, King Proetus
• Philip Williams as King Polydectes' Advisor
• Rod Wilson as Castor
• Maurice Dean Wint as Atlas, Alcyoneus
• Victor A. Young as King Glaucus
• Lenore Zann as Persephone
• Bob Zidel as Helios