Hercules (H:TLJ universe)
Hercules is the main character in the tv series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, shortened "H:TLJ" (1995-1999), where he was portrayed by Kevin Sorbo, and in its spin-off series Young Hercules (where he as played by Ryan Gosling) and in Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001, Kevin Sorbo). Hercules (Greek: Ἡρακλῆς AKA Herakles) was a legendary Greek hero, the immortal Half-God and son of Zeus, King of the Olympians, and the mortal woman Alcmene. Due to his earliest exploits at the Academy, his name would be known throughout the Known World. His parentage and favoritism from his father, Zeus made him a target of hatred by some of the other Olym...read more