Blood of Zeus
Summary
The animate Netflix showBlood of Zeusdelivers a impudent but faithful take on Grecian mythology , desegregate characters from classic Greek myth with some raw creations . create by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides , the series follows Heron , a young man shunned from his Greenwich Village for being outlaw , who discovers that he is actually the boy of the god Zeus . As discordance between the god escalates and demons threaten the safe of the mortal realm , Heron must work out to save it all from destruction .
Many well known character make coming into court , from the centaur Chiron to the three Fates . rip of Zeusfeatures many stories from Grecian myth that are heightened to raise the interest of the series , such as Hera ’s ire towards Zeus for his unfaithfulness , or the persona of the giants that fought against the gods for dominance after the fall of the Titans . Some of theBlood of Zeuscharacters , such as Heron and Seraphim , do not have directcounterparts in Greek myth . However , they all have ties back to a conception or story , and blend seamlessly into the world of the series .
lineage of Zeus Character
Voice Actor
Heron
Derek Phillips
Seraphim
Elias Toufexis
Zeus
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Jason O’Mara
Hera
Claudia Christian
Alexia
Jessica Henwick
Chiron
David Shaughnessy
Evios
Chris Diamantopoulous
Kofi
Adetokumboh M’Cormack
Hermes
Matthew Mercer
Electra
Mamie Gummer
Hades
Fred Tatasciore
are
Matt Lowe
Persephone
Laura Pulver
Ge
Jean Gilpin
Typhon
TBA
Netflix ’s stock of Zeus tell a new story within Greek Myth . Here is every god show within the serial and a little mo of info about them .
Voiced By Derek Phillips
As themain character inBlood of Zeus , it is interesting that Heron does not appear anywhere in Greek myth . This in reality works in the series ’ favour , as it reserve for a little more freedom of movement in terms of storytelling . While Heron himself does n’t appear in Grecian myth , his level is very common . Zeus is known for his enormous number of affairs , often resulting in children that were other idol of the Greek pantheon , or heroes like Hercules .
Heron proves himself to be truly in touch with his divine abilities .
Because Heron ’s female parent is a deadly , he is a demigod . He possess great major power ( as seen in the season 1 finis ) , but he ’s not quite on par with the God of Olympus . Zeus help him to hone his powers , and by the time the final battle arrives , Heron proves himself to be truly in mite with his providential ability .
Voiced By Elias Toufexis
Seraphim , like Heron , does not appear in Greek myth , and he in reality stray the furthest from real mythical roots . Though evil demons ( call cacodaemon ) do exist in Greek mythology , they bear no family relationship to the giants like the demons inBlood of Zeusdo . Seraphim ’s tragic origins also do not seem to appear anywhere in Greek mythology , making him more of a creative offshoot than other characters in the show .
His significance , though , is still nifty , give that he is Heron ’s half chum ( the two divvy up their mother , Electra ) and an important transparency to Heron . Seraphim is the Word of Electra ’s married man , King Periander , and was nearly overwhelm by his uncle who wish to take the stool for himself after Periander ’s death . Seraphim faced great adversity as he raise up , and later became a daemon after discovering his signature bident in the back of a giant , whose persist he eats . His ire is alike to Heron ’s but his inability to let go of it leads to his eventual ruination .
Voiced By Jason O’Mara
Zeus is one of the most famous figures in Greek mythology , the King of the god of Olympus and wielder of lightning . Son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea , he is married to Hera , but is noted for fathering a outstanding many illegitimate children . TheBlood of Zeuscharacter share many commonalty with his vis-a-vis in Greek myth , but the gum anime serial depicts a kinder and more gentle - hearted Zeus . Though Zeus , in Grecian myth , can be quite violent with mortals , he endeavors to write them inBlood of Zeusand demonstrate a majuscule softwood of concern for his children and devotee , especially when compare with his comparative unfeelingness in Hellenic myth .
draw Zeus as blemished , but ultimately in effect , throw him a much more compelling grapheme .
InBlood of Zeus , his affair with Electra is have a bun in the oven out of love rather than hedonism , and he routinely appears to Heron and Electra as the human Elias , showing them kindness when they are shun and help to ply them with intellectual nourishment and other resources . Zeus also appear to Heron in his dependable shape and facilitate to aim him on Olympus , even going as far to admit his shortcoming as a sire when Heron becomes frustrated with him . This is a sensitive change for the serial to make , as depict Zeus as flawed , but at long last sound , induce him a much more compelling character .
Voiced By Claudia Christian
Hera is Zeus ’ wife and Queen of the Heavens , a famous example of the scorned woman trope . In Grecian myth , Hera is often picture as vengeful towards all of Zeus ’s lover and their children , often fighting with gods and mortals , but seldom with Zeus himself . Blood of Zeuselevates Hera ’s rage , allowing her to turn it towards the existent causa of her sorrow . Hera ’s anger is bear not only out of jealousy , but also a sense of betrayal .
She feels humiliated by Zeus ’s action mechanism , and even prompt him that she was Queen of the Heavens before he come along ( which is true both in the anime serial and in Greek myth ) . Zeus ’s affairs not only hurt Hera , but also humble her : they undermine her sense of pride and assurance . Her wrath towards Zeus is much more well - rounded and though it ultimately spirals out of control , it is deeply understandable and indicative of real - humankind issues of gender and big businessman .
Alexia And Chiron
Voiced By Jessica Henwick And David Shaughnessy
While Alexia herself does not appear in Hellenic mythology , she come from a subspecies of warrior woman who do : the Amazons . In Grecian myth , the Amazons were warrior woman ; skilled fighters who were concerned chiefly with warfare . Alexia dedicate herself to track and defeating demons , and thus protect her fellow person — interestingly , the Greek name Alexia means “ defender . ”
Chiron , though he deceive Alexia to Seraphim , is capable to give Alexia the single-valued function leading to the giant stay , which is instrumental in the saving of Olympus and the deadly land .
Alexia is mentored by anotherBlood of Zeuscharacter from Greek myth : Chiron , a sassy centaur . In Greek myth , he is best known for his facility with medicament , but he serves an important , albeit different , role inBlood of Zeus . Chiron , though he betrays Alexia to Seraphim , is able to give Alexia the map leading to the giant remain , which is implemental in the saving of Olympus and the mortal realm .
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Evios And Kofi
Voiced By Chris Diamantopoulos And Adetokumboh M’Cormack
Evios and Kofi do not appear in Hellenic myth , but are significant characters inBlood of Zeus . They befriend Heron when they all encounter while gaol by Seraphim and the other demons . help Heron to escape , they become fast allies and provide some much - needed levity to an otherwise vivid show .
The two serviceman are former smugglers , but attempt redemption by crusade alongside Heron in the battle against Hera and the giants . Evios and Kofi unveil in the final installment ofBlood of Zeusseason 1 that they sold giant remains to the demons that Alexia was track . However , they rue their legal action and dedicate themselves to saving person and gods likewise , and share a adhesion that is truly delightful to watch on filmdom .
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Voiced By Matthew Mercer
Hermes plays a significant , if smaller , use inBlood of Zeusthat is faithful to his stemma in Greek mythology . A graven image of Olympus and , like Heron , illegitimate Word of Zeus , Hermes is the messenger god , famous for his fly sandals . As in Greek mythology , Hermes guides the souls of the departed to the underworld and is seen , inBlood of Zeus , escort Heron ’s female parent , Electra , to the afterlife .
Hermes has the tally gift of tops focal ratio afford to him by his winged sandals , allowing him to fight skillfully for his father Zeus
InBlood of Zeus , Hermes has the add talent of ace speed afforded to him by his wing sandals , allowing him to fight skillfully for his father Zeus , to whom he is loyal throughout the show . Because he is not Hera ’s child , he deal Heron ’s experience of her contempt , and welcome Heron the most openly of his crony . He is also the father of Alexia , one of the main agonist in the series , though since she did not exist in Greek myth herself this is a detail that the Netflix series added .
Voiced By Mamie Gummer
Though Electra , Heron ’s mother inBlood of Zeus , is not present in Hellenic mythology , she shares link to some other mythical fair sex . Her level is like to that of Hercules ’s mother Alcmene in that Zeus pretended to be each woman ’s husband . Though with Alcmene , this only survive a few days , bloodline of Zeustells a story in which Zeus masquerade as a kind version of Electra ’s abusive husband , King Periander .
Electra calls Zeus on his bluff , but is still in sexual love with him , as he has spent a slap-up deal of clock time wooing her and treat her with forgivingness . Less significantly , Electra shares her name with the Hellenic fabulous figure , Electra , the titular character reference in a famous sport by Sophocles . However , other than their share name and tragic status , the similarities between the two char terminate there .
Voiced By Fred Tatasciore
Aides is observably absent fromBlood of Zeusuntil the time of year 1 finale , “ state of war for Olympus . ”Like his mythic twin , Hades is King of the Underworld , guarding the souls of the utter . It is n’t until Seraphim awakes near the river Styx that Hades reveals his evil intentions . He discloses that he is the dependable proprietor of Seraphim ’s bident and demands that Seraphim kneel to him in exchange for salvation from endless suffering .
infernal region became a major baddie inBlood of Zeusseason 2 , attempt to take over Olympus using the Eleusinian Stone .
feed that Seraphim discovered his bident plunge into the back of a colossus , it seems potential that Hades has had some hand in the rise of demons in the deathly realm , and even that he may have been interfere with the giants , too . Hades became a major villain inBlood of Zeusseason 2 , seeking to take over Olympususing the Eleusinian Stone . Some Grecian myths have implied that Hades was bitter about being relegated to the underworld , and based on the way the series elevated Hera ’s gall of Zeus , it seems potential that Hades , too , will turn his ire against the gods of Olympus .
Voiced By Matt Lowe
Ares , the Grecian god of War , serve as a junior-grade resister inBlood of Zeusseason 1 , though had a diminished role in time of year 2 . Voiced by Matt Lowe , Ares was limn as a fierce warrior , and was the firstborn Logos of Zeus and Hera . Of all the god salute inBlood of Zeus , Ares was among those who had a significant issue with Zeus intervene in the life of somebody , and particularly with the creation of his illegimate demigod child like Heron .
ar sides with Hera during the polite warfare inBlood of Zeusseason 1 , and one of his most notable moments is fighting with Apollo . InBlood of Zeusseason 2 , Ares compete with Heron to inherit Zeus ’s ring . He later on appear at Zeus ’s farewell ceremony , and while he definitely shows Heron animosity throughout his appearances in the second time of year , he ’s no long positions as an antagonist .
Voiced By Laura Pulver
Persephone was perhaps the most significant new type introduced inBlood of Zeusseason 2 , and play a pivotal function when it come to the new antagonist , Hades . The Goddess of Spring , Persephone is Hades ' devoted wife , living with him in the Underworld ( against the wishes of her mother , Demeter ) . She is a girl of Zeus , create her a half - sister of Heron , though this does n’t factor much into the plot of the show .
Persephone was instrumental in using Seraphim to help Hades ' plans derive to fruition , and is exceptionally cunning and thinking .
Hades and Persephone have a astonishingly practice family relationship and dote on one - another . They have two children , Zagreus and Melinoe , who are the god and goddess of rebirth and ghosts , respectively . The true nature of her feelings was unmistakable when she had to impart them in the Underworld to return to Olympus , with their word of farewell being incredibly tearful . Persephone was instrumental in using Seraphim to aid Hades ' plans come to realization , and is exceptionally cunning and levelheaded .
Voiced By Jean Gilpin
Gaia , like Persephone , was introduced inBlood of Zeusseason 2 , and is one of the most powerful deities seen in the show so far . She is a primordial goddess , and the grandmother of Zeus , Hades , and the rest of their siblings . Her role in the show is interesting to say the least , as she enters the show as a more or less balanced presence who seeks trivial but peace of mind and pardon to flourish between the previously - war Olympian gods . However , this change by the time of year 2 finis .
Due to many of the acts carried out by various Gods inBlood of Zeusseason ’s 1 and 2 , most notably Hera and , later Hades , Gaia completely loses faith in them and decides things need to begin anew . This causes her to put out Typhon in the season 2 finale , set up the event ofBlood of Zeusseason 3 .
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Typhon did n’t fully appear until the end ofBlood of Zeusseason 2 , but the serial publication spent the intact passel of episodes setting him up as a major resister . Perhaps one of the few beings universally feared by the gods , Typhon is an elemental being with the power to put down the entire pantheon and stop the current eld , which is just why his mother , Gaia , chooses to unloosen him . The Eleusinian Stone , which grants the right hand to rule Olympus , hold Typhon ’s top executive . Once it was shatter by Gaia this enable not only Typhon , but also the feared Titans , to repay .
It ’s clear that Typhon will be the major antagonist inBlood of Zeusseason 3 , and is a greater terror than anything look by Heron and the other heroes so far .
It ’s clear that Typhon will be the major opponent inBlood of Zeusseason 3 , and is a greater terror than anything faced by Heron and the other heroes so far . Last time Typhon roamed the world it took the powerfulness of all the gods to stop him , and even then , imprisoning him in Mount Etna took such a cost that they feared to even verbalise his name afterward .
Poseidon, Hephaestus, and Other Gods
Voice By Various Cast Members
Other central image from Greek mythology , such as Poseidon , Hephaestus , Apollo , and the Fates appear inBlood of Zeusin smaller roles . Their portrayals , while not extensively fleshed out , are true to their roots in Greek myth , and could potentially be expanded in succeeding seasons . Other gods , like Dionysus and Athena , come along in the desktop or in crowd scenes , but are never specifically call or featured .
Clearly , character designs have been made for some gods without major role , and they too could appear in any forthcoming season of the anime serial publication . Blood of Zeusprovides a fresh but truehearted take on Greek mythology , and has many exciting possibilities for future seasons .
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