Young Hercules facts for kids

Young Hercules is a TV show that tells the early stories of the famous hero Hercules. It's a spin-off from another popular show called Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. This series aired on the FOX Kids Network from September 12, 1998, to May 12, 1999. It had one season with 50 episodes. The main role of Hercules was played by Ryan Gosling.

What the Show Is About

The story of Young Hercules follows Hercules (played by Ryan Gosling) as he trains to become a great warrior. He attends Cheiron's Academy, which is led by the wise Centaur named Cheiron (Nathaniel Lees).

Hercules makes good friends at the academy. These include Jason (Chris Conrad), who will one day be the king of Corinth, and Iolaus (Dean O'Gorman). Iolaus used to be a thief but was sent to the academy instead of going to prison. Hercules also meets Lilith (Jodie Rimmer), who is the first girl to train at the academy.

A big part of the show involves Ares, the god of war (played by Kevin Smith). Ares is Hercules's older half-brother, and he often tries to cause trouble for Hercules. Ares wants to impress his father, Zeus. Ares usually works with his nephew, Strife (Joel Tobeck), who isn't very strong, and Discord (Meighan Desmond), the goddess of revenge. Discord is often more serious and power-hungry than Strife.

Another interesting character is Kora (Angela Dotchin), who runs the local inn. Hercules and his friends don't know it, but Kora secretly follows Artemis, the Goddess of the Hunt. As the show goes on, Kora discovers she has special powers that help her do Artemis's work. There are hints that Hercules and Kora might like each other, but their friendship keeps things simple and innocent.

Main Characters

Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in Young Hercules:

• Hercules (Ryan Gosling): The main hero, training to be a warrior.
• Iolaus (Dean O'Gorman): Hercules's loyal friend, who used to be a thief.
• Jason (Chris Conrad): A prince and another one of Hercules's friends.
• Lilith (Jodie Rimmer): The first girl to train at Cheiron's Academy.
• Cheiron (Nathaniel Lees): The wise centaur who runs the academy.
• Kora (Angela Dotchin): The innkeeper with a secret connection to a goddess.
• Ares (Kevin Smith): The god of war and Hercules's tricky half-brother.
• Strife (Joel Tobeck): Ares's nephew and helper.
• Discord (Meighan Desmond): The goddess who works with Ares and Strife.
• Alcmene (Sharon Tyrell): Hercules's mother.
• Cyane (Katrina Browne)
• Simula (Alison Bruce)
• Fidicus (Ross Duncan)

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  Sam Raimi, one of the show's creators.

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