Corinth

Corinth
Iphicles' Castle at Corinth
Series	Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Xena: Warrior Princess Young Hercules
First Appearance	XWP: "Death in Chains" HTLJ: "Highway to Hades" Young Hercules
Last Appearance	XWP: "Past Imperfect" HTLJ: "Top God" YH: "The Head That Wears the Crown"
Location	Argolis, Peloponnese Greece
Inhabitants	Corinthians

Corinth was a Greek city-state located on the Isthmus of Corinth seperating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. It was one of the oldest cities in Greece, as well as a chief exporter in pottery, bronze, wine and ivory statues.

History

Corinth is a city located near Cheiron's Academy and is the capitol of Corinthia. Jason is the Crown Prince - he inherited the throne when his father, King Aeson was killed by Ares (see Young Hercules (Movie Pilot)). In the episode 1.37 - The Head That Wears The Crown, Jason is crowned King of Corinth.

• Corinth hosted the Corinthian Games in 1.17 - Winner Take All.
• In Young Hercules: Cheiron's Warriors, Ares schemes to start a war between Corinth and the Centaur Nation by plotting to have a dozen centaurs kidnapped by slavers on Corinthian soil.

Major Exports

Corinth is well-known for its leather: Iolaus: "Hey, is that new? It looks like fine Corinthian leather. Almost fit for a king." (from 1.01 - Treasure of Zeus)Pelia: "Nice boots for a wanderer. Is that Corinthian leather?" (from 1.26 - Cold Feet)The two-level bireme and trireme were developed in Corinth.

Alcmene was from Corinth, where she raised Iphicles. After Amphitryon's death and the events where she encountered a time-travelling Callisto, she moved to Thebes, where Hercules was born.

One of Corinth's greatest rulers was Jason, son of King Aeson and leader of the Argonaut expedition.

For many years, Corinth was ruled by King Sisyphus. He made it one of the most progressive cities in Greece, until his death was ordered by Zeus.

After Sisyphus' death, Jason would become King of Corinth again. He would abdicate, however, in order to marry Alcmene. Iphicles succeeded him as King.

Hercules had a birthday party at Iphicles' castle in Corinth, however it was interrupted by Callisto.

Rulers of Corinth

King Aeson

Crown Prince (later King) Jason

King Sisyphus

King Jason

King Iphicles

Locations

Sisyphus' castle

Outside the marketplace

Jason's Palace in "My Fair Lilith"

A Palace Tower in "My Fair Lilith"

Background

• Corinth can be considered Hercules's hometown: in the original myth, he was born in Thebes and had most of his adventures in the region around Mycenae and Tiryns.

Appearances

• XWP: "Death in Chains"
• HTLJ:
  • "Highway to Hades"
  • "The Wedding of Alcmene"
  • "Surprise"
• Young Hercules
• HTLJ:
  • "Armageddon Now"
  • "Armageddon Now Part 2"
  • "War Wounds"
  • "Top God"
• YH:
  • "Forgery"
  • "Winner Take All"
  • "A Serpent's Tooth"
  • "The Mysteries of Life"
  • "Cold Feet"
  • "Mommy Dearest"
  • "Golden Bow"
• XWP: "Past Imperfect"
• YH:
  • "Get Jason"
  • "My Fair Lilith"
  • "The Head That Wears the Crown"