Class of the Titans is a Canadian animated television series created by
Studio B Productions and Nelvana. It premiered on December 31, 2005 at 5 pm
ET/PT on Teletoon with a special 90-minute presentation of the first three
episodes. The series aired in the United States on qubo from September 19, 2009
– October 24, 2009.
The series is currently being released on DVD. The first three episodes
were released on February 19, 2008 as Chaos and includes a behind-the-scenes
featurette. The second DVD, Trojan Horse, was released on May 20, 2008 and
contains episodes 4–6. "Class of the Titans: Vol. 1 Season 1" was
released November 18, 2008 and contains episodes 1–13. It is unknown if a
second volume, or Season 2 set will be released. The series concluded on
February 8, 2008.
Synopsis
The feared god of time Cronus escapes from Tartarus' prison after
thousands of years of imprisonment when the planets aligned on New Year's Eve.
Now an ancient prophecy predicts that 7 teen heroes (Jay, Atlanta, Herry,
Archie, Theresa, Odie and Neil) will be the ones to defeat Cronus once and for
all.
Episodes 1, 2, and 3 aired as a 90-minute 'special presentation'.
Episodes 8 and 18 were meant to air on Hallowe'en and Valentine's Day
respectively when the series was still originally supposed to air in
September 2005 in Canada. These episodes first aired in Australia and Singapore respectively.
Characters
DVD releases
Three DVDs have been released so far, all containing episodes from season one.| Title | Release date | # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Chaos" | February 19, 2008 | 1-3 | |
| The first DVD to be released contain the first three episodes: "Chaos 101", "Chaos 102","Chaos 103" and includes a behind-the-scenes featurette. It contains one disc and runs at 67 minutes in length. | |||
| "Trojan Horse" | February 20, 2008 | 4-6 | |
| The second DVD contains episodes 4-6: "Man's Worst Enemy", "The Nature of Things","The Trojan Horse". It contains one disc and also runs at 67 minutes in length. | |||
| "Season 1, Volume 1" | November 18, 2008 (Canada) October 6, 2009 (United States) |
1-13 | |
| This DVD set contains the first thirteen episodes: 1-13. It contains two discs and runs at 285 minutes in length. | |||
Characters
Main characters
Jay (voiced by Kirby Morrow) – "The Leader," descendent of
Jason of the Argonauts. Jay is 16 years old and the first of the teens to be
located, he has an instinct for leadership and prefers a xiphos with a
retractable blade. His parents are under the impression that, far from helping
to save the world, he has been shortlisted for a space mission and is at a
specialized astronaut training school. (It is unknown if the parents or
guardians of the other teenagers were given the same explanation.) Jay is of
Greek heritage on his mother's side, and thus grew up with the stories of
classical mythology. If the other teenagers are confused about a certain
mythological concept, he usually explains it to them. He was initially unsure
about his leadership role, as the others displayed obvious physical skills to
signify and cement their places in the group, whereas Jay's were more subtle.
Jay takes his role as a hero extremely seriously, usually being the one who's
always worrying about potential threats even when everything seems fine. His
sense of responsibility and focused work ethic tends to drive the group mildly
insane. Sailing seems to be his favourite hobby. He has very strong feelings
for Theresa. In the first episode that she appears, he asks if she can read
minds, which implies that he doesn't want her to know he likes her. In the
Season 2 finale, Jay and Theresa share a passionate kiss. Jay is analyzed as
the everyman, taking into account the well-being of his friends and respects
each and every one of their abilities.
Atlanta (voiced by Meghan Black in Season 1, Sarah Edmondson in Season
2) – "The Hunter," descendent of Atalanta, who is also her
mentor.Atlanta is 15 years old, the youngest of the heroes, and the only chosen
one with a female ancestor. After Jay, she was the next person Hermes found (in
Canada). She was born and raised in the Northwest Territories and was brought
up around weapons and such, which explains her odd passion for dangerous
weapons. She is super fast, has exceptional reflexes and tracking abilities.
Atlanta uses jaw-trap steel bolas as her weapon of choice, though she gradually
tires of using steel bolas as enemies often run off with them or break them and
elects to use a small wrist crossbow that shoots laser beams. She often works
in tandem with Harry or Archie to take down Cronus' various minions. Atlanta
has a bit of a one-track mind, preferring to act rather than think things
through, likes to tease Archie (mostly about his fear of water), and is very
short tempered. At the same time, she's very studious to the point of being
neurotic. She also has an interest in environmental issues and volunteers for
the Green Alliance, though she also enjoys hunting with traditional weapons
(i.e. bow and arrows) and has a scar on her right shoulder from an incident
with a puma. Atlanta has no interest in dating, but she did have a crush on
Phil (DJ Panic/Pan) and gradually develops feelings for Archie. It is hinted
earlier in the show when she gets jealous if Archie pays attention to other
girls. While initially reluctant to change their relationship beyond that of
close friends, she decides that she cares for him in the same way he does for
her. Atlanta is also a player on Olympia High's field hockey team, along with
Theresa. Atlanta is also an environment activist, partaking in various protests
(seen in Pandemonium). Original designs depicted Atlanta in a white t-shirt.
Artemis is her mentor.
Herry (voiced by Ty Olsson) – "The Brawn," descendent of
Hercules (Heracles in Greek mythology), who is also his mentor. A 16-year-old
farm boy, and the third to be discovered, he completed the initial trio of
teens Hermes brought to Olympia High (the other four were introduced in
subsequent episodes). Harry was found by Hermes on a farm after fighting 2
giants alone. He has superhuaman strength and tends to rely mostly on this. As
such, he usually has no weapon, though he can be improvisational and learn to
use just about anything when the need arises. While resourceful in this way, he
doesn't seem to be particularly bright. Growing up on a farm, he is laid-back
and easy-going. (However, it has been noted that he has periods of extreme rage
in some situations. This can lead him into trouble sometimes, echoing how
Hercules himself was emotionally uncontrolled.) He had no friends until he
found out he was part of the group. He has a big appetite and is fond of his
grandmother, "Granny," who appears to have raised him. Harry drives
(and is a little protective of) a pickup truck (possibly a Chevrolet Avalanche
or a Hummer H1), which his Granny passed onto him and was redesigned and
equipped by Hephaestus to become the group's official ride. He is also prone to
seasickness and sleeps with a teddy bear. He enjoys Athena's cooking and is in
the habit of cleaning out the fridge. Harry appears to be the only one not
romantically linked to anyone (Neil is an exception; he loves himself), but is
known to be easily enchanted with women. Hercules is his mentor.
Archie (voiced by Sam Vincent) – "The Warrior," descendent of
Achilles. The fourth teen brought to Olympia High, Archie is 15 years old and
the second youngest hero (after Atlanta). He is super agile, almost as fast as
Atlanta, and wields a "Hephaestus whip," a seeming cross between a
chain whip and a rope dart, which cuts through anything. Hephaestus eventually
upgraded it to an "Adamantine Whip," with the ability to hold Gods.
Though Achilles did not wear armor over his weak heel (to his cost), Archie
wears a distinctive gold brace covering his right shin and part of the foot, as
he has a wonky heel (though what is wrong with it exactly hasn't been mentioned
yet, the use of a corrective brace suggests a club foot). Dionysus also says
that Archie is invincible to disease like Achilles (mostly) was; however,
Archie at least has scars on his leg from "rubbing a timber wolf's
belly," but he has never been sick a day of his life. In addition to his
various physical abilities, Archie is also knowledgeable about Greek mythology
from reading a lot of Greek poetry. Archie is initially skeptical about being
recruited as a hero and tries to sneak out of Olympia High (when the girls
caught him, he told them that he was just patrolling in case of prowlers). He
tends to be brash, macho, somewhat insensitive, and has a slight tendency to
show off, but also tends to keep to himself and is rather cynical. His
scepticism extends towards the supernatural, resulting in his initial hostility
toward Theresa, brushing off her abilities as predictions and blatantly
ignoring her, though they eventually iron out their differences. Archie has
also been attracted to Atlanta since they first met, but unfortunately, he does
not have the courage to confess his feelings, though he did kiss her on the
cheek once in episode 1.13 Little Box of Horrors while she was unconscious
after being infected by the Seeper. Atlanta, for her part, is apparently
oblivious to Archie's affections and instead, the two of them are always
competing to best the other. He eventually openly tells her his feelings; she
is initially wary of such a change in their relationship, but later tells him
she likes him as well. He has an irrational fear of water and refuses to swim,
although Atlanta eventually helps him get past this fear.
Theresa (voiced by Kelly Sheridan) – "The Fighter," descendent
of Theseus. Theresa is introduced with Odie as the sixth and fifth teens
discovered respectively. Theresa is 16 years old and her father, who owns
cattle ranches across Canada, is very preoccupied with his work (his lack of
attention to anything else annoys her). She is very wealthy and is used to the
finer things in life (much like her mentor Persephone), as she was test-driving
her new sports car (a birthday present from her father) when the envoys from
Cronus and Olympia arrived and was noticeably less than enthusiastic about the
Olympia dorms. A black belt in tae kwon do at 12 years old, she has excellent
fighting skills and is armed with nunchucks. She has natural sense of direction
(according to Chaos 102) as well as a sixth sense, akin to some form
clairvoyance or psychometry, enabling her to sometimes foresee the outcome of
Cronus' schemes and the Olympians' plans or detect danger. Her psychic abilities
have since further developed, including telepathic and telekinetic powers,
which has helped the Chosen Ones more than once. She has strong feelings for
Jay. There are many hints throughout the series indicating that the creators
are leaning on them as a couple, especially given that they are frequently seen
together. She is deeply concerned about him and shows determination to save him
when he was killed in Road to Hades. But his determination to thwarting Cronus
has led her to feel frustrated towards him. She also is a talented lyre player,
something she is very reluctant to admit to others. Like Atlanta, she also
plays on Olympia High's field hockey team. In the season finale, Theresa is
pushed too far by the Gods, causing her powers to go out of control in the form
of phantom, which goes on to drain the powers of Ares, Athena, Cronus,
Hephaestus, Hera, Hercules, Hermes, Zeus and Poseidon. The phantom, being the
representation of her rage and selfishness, manipulated her to go after Zeus to
free herself from the Gods at the cost of harming her friends. She even managed
to drain the powers of Cronus, which helped the Chosen Ones to defeat him,
fulfilling the Oracle's prophecy. After draining Zeus, she declares that she
and Jay are free now but if horrified to find Jay has been told to kill her by
Hera. Jay tries to convince her that the combined powers of the gods will
destroy her only for the Phantom to toss Jay aside causing her to realize she
has gone to far . She is portrayed as second-in-command (to Jay) and assumes
leadership duties when Jay is incapacitated. Original designs of Theresa
depicted her as a more youthful and playful character with a red and white
shirt, in place of her standard red scarlet tank top. Her mentor is Persephone.
Odie (voiced by Doron Bell Jr.) – "The Brains," descendent of
Odysseus. Odie is introduced with Theresa as the fifth and sixth teens
discovered respectively. He is usually seen as the youngest of the group as he
is physically smaller than the other heroes but, in fact, he is one of the
oldest heroes at 16 years of age. He has super intelligence, cleverness and
extremely advanced skills with all types of electronics. He is also the group's
tactician and the first to come up with a plan. He has no official weapon, but usually
uses a PMR and an amazingly well-equipped laptop given to him by Hermes.
Because of his physical size, Cronus usually mocks Odie by referring to him as
"the little one." Since he lacks the more notable physical
capabilities of his ancestor and those of his friends, Odie is often
underestimated. Transportation-wise, he gets around on a moped. Unlike the
other six teenagers, who seem to be Caucasian, Odie is of African descent and
bears only slight physical resemblance to his ancestor (something that characters
tend to take note of; Odie himself remarks in episode 1.17: Eye for an Eye that
Odysseus' "bloodline is rather diluted" in him). He wears
green-tinted glasses, likes virtual reality video games—he is apparently
skilled enough at them to fly a special jet plane he has never flown before
(although the design was taken right out of one of his favorite video
games)--and suffers from claustrophobia, which he can overpower with a
specially designed device placing the location elsewhere (in his mind). Original
designs of Odie depicted him in a white hoodie with a blue shirt. His mentor is
Hermes.
Neil (voiced by Ted Cole) – "The Good Looking," descendent of
Narcissus. The last of the seven to join the group, Neil is 16 years old and
exceptionally handsome and knows it, as he works as a freelance model and has
his photos plastered all over New Olympia. Archie once said that: "The
only person Neil loves is Neil." He nearly sided with Cronos, believing
the god to be a top agent in the entertainment industry before the Olympians
got to him. His lifestyle made him a spoiled brat, and the others initially
harbored some doubts of his status as a "hero." He always has a
monogrammed three-paneled mirror on-hand, which includes an autographed picture
of himself that flips out of the middle mirror. Neil considers himself to be
quite cultured and an all around fashion expert, and is easily upset if his
clothes become dirty or spotted. He is notorious for being late and is also
obsessed with horror films focused on vampires and werewolves. However, he is
extremely lucky, which helps defeat far more powerful foes, as well as help him
with minor things like always winning coin tosses and board games. He wants to
prove to the team that he is a hero. He tends to be rather blunt, has a high
opinion of himself, and is easily startled. Neil generally does not wield a
weapon, much to his annoyance, but is usually able to use weapons like tasers
and Hecate's torches with great effect, likely because of his natural luck. But
in episode 24: Sybaris Fountain, he finds himself very capable against Sybaris'
vampire minions (with a water gun filled with holy water). He emits a
high-pitched girlish scream when frightened, his worst fears are, not
surprisingly, becoming bald, gaining weight, and developing skin problems. He
also snores quite loudly when he sleeps to the irritation of the other teen
heroes. Despite his self-centered attitude, Neil does care deeply for his
friends and will do whatever he can to help them when they need him most, even
if it means putting aside the well-being of himself and his hair. His mentor is
Aphrodite.
Cronus (voiced by David Kaye) – Cronus's character combines the roles of
Cronus, the leader of the Titans, and Chronos, the personification of time.
Cronus was imprisoned since the Titanomachy in Tartarus by his son, Zeus. With
the aligning of the planets on New Year's Eve, he is able to escape and exact
revenge on Zeus and the Olympians, as well as take over the world. Having
harbored such long-standing grudges, Cronus often has no trouble persuading his
allies to take out their anger on the heroes' modern descendents. He also
controls a number of giants, and has been known to form alliances with the old
foes of the original heroes. As one of the most powerful immortals in
existence, Cronus has numerous powers, including using his blood to create sea
serpents, turning his minions into hairy six-legged anteater creatures, super
healing, creating portals to escape through when he's cornered, shapeshifting,
shooting red beams that induce unconsciousness, and creating duplicates of
himself. As the god of time, he is able to reverse and speed up time, as well
as move himself and others through time, and hold it at a standstill; time
travel visibly weakens his powers. It is notable that unlike the gods, Cronus
does not rely on the tree of immortality to remain alive because he is a Titan
and was present prior to the gods. He wields two golden (in mythology,
adamantine) scythes that materialize out of thin air. To blend in with the
modern world, Cronus dresses in a black business suit, but other than that,
Cronus wears a black toga.
Secondary characters
Chiron (voiced by Bruce Greenwood in Season 1, Richard Newman in Season
2) – Master of all beasts and a centaur (part human and part horse). He serves
as a "human" encyclopedia of sorts, providing information and tidbits
of Greek mythology-related knowledge. Interestingly, in Greek mythology, he ran
a school for heroes, including Jason, Achilles, Theseus, and Hercules. He also
takes care of the heroes when any of them are hurt in battle.
Granny (voiced by Peter Kelamis) – Herry's grandmother. An old lady that
is very fond of her grandchild and pet dog, Pepe. She appears to be very frail
at first, but later shows lot of spunk and energy for a woman her age. Cronos
takes her hostage as bait for Herry, and he also reveals to her that her
grandson is a hero. She does not seem fazed by the fact and quickly sets Herry
to do more chores for her. It was also revealed that she is the one who taught
Herry how to fight.
The Horae – More commonly referred to as the Seasons. They consist of
the Fall Horae, the Winter Horae, the Spring Horae (voiced by Kathleen Barr),
and the Summer Horae. Inhabiting a mural that leads to the Underworld from
Persephone's solarium, they regulate the seasons and appear as four maidens.
They also possess the ability to control time (specifically visiting past
seasons), though their power is slight compared to those of Cronus. The Horae
also seem to fancy Jay. Summer is the only one that doesn't speak.
The Oracle (voiced by Brian Drummond) – The Oracle is an old bald man
with strange glowing eyes, usually concealed with sunglasses, who can foresee
the future and has been alive for about four thousand years, during which he's
never once made a mistake. He is obligated to give such information to those
who request it. Cronus consults him to find out who or what stands in his way
for world domination, and the heroes talk to him to discover Neil's location
prior to the team coming together completely. He usually sits by a magazine
stand in the streets of New Olympia. Given his strange eyes and his gift of
prophecy, he may or may not be a reference to Tiresias, the blind prophet of
Zeus. He likes sushi, drinking coffee, and thinks he looks like a bald cat.
Though his appearances were limited to Chaos 101–103 and 1.26: Time After Time
in season 1, he becomes a recurring character in season 2, usually approached
by Theresa whenever she begins to doubt her psychic abilities.
Greek Gods
Aphrodite (voiced by Tabitha St. Germain) – Neil's mentor and Goddess of
Love and Beauty. She is an air-headed woman who loves good-looking people,
especially herself. She and her attendants were supposed to bring Neil to
Olympus High School. Aphrodite did not bother, as she had better things to do,
which led the heroes to go get Neil themselves. She seems to spend most of her
time either making herself look even more beautiful or admiring herself in the
mirror. Jay and Archie found her to be hypnotically attractive and had to be
dragged out of the room by the very annoyed girls. Naturally, her beauty and
obsession with it make her the ideal mentor for Neil.
Ares (voiced by Gary Chalk) – Archie's mentor and God of War. Provides
the kids with an extensive array of different and ingenious weapons and helps
to train them properly in the ways of fighting. While Ares favors armed and
hand-to-hand combat, he also understands the art of war and recognizes the
importance of tactics and strategy as well as luck in battle. He tends to be
short-tempered and arrogant and is depicted as a balding and mustached man in
armor. Like his student, Archie, Ares is a warrior with a penchant for not
being easy to get along with.
Artemis (voiced by Patricia Drake) – Atlanta's mentor and the Goddess of
the Hunt, Wild Animals, and the Moon. She seems to have a slight New York
accent and bears a slight resemblance to Atlanta. Not surprisingly, she and her
student, Atlanta, are both great hunters and skilled in archery. She is a
decisive and straightforward woman who seems to have limited patience and
enjoys competition.
Athena (voiced by Kathleen Barr) – Head of the dorm and Goddess of War
and Wisdom. Surprisingly, she is a good cook, which Herry appreciates and a
skilled weaver, unsurprising given that she is also the goddess of domestic
arts. She is also depicted as being somewhat masculine but womanly in
appearance and sporting very short, very dark purple hair. Her weapon of choice
is a makhaira, which she also doesn't mind using to slice stacks of toast for
her charges.
Hephaestus (voiced by Brian Drummond) – The Gods' Smith. He makes the
group's vehicles and is the god of fire, smithing and craftsmanship. His
workshop is filled with various mechanical devices and explosives for the heroes'
usage. He is also lame, with his right leg being somewhat shorter than the
left, although he has special boots that solve the problem. Odie studies with
him as well as with Hermes, though Hephaestus and Odie clash over the
superiority of modern technology versus ancient magical innovation.
Hera (voiced by Patricia Drake) – Jay's mentor and Queen of the Gods.
She is a stern, regal and elderly woman with a commanding presence, and acts as
principal of Olympus High. All the other gods (and faculty of Olympus High
School) answer to her. The animal she is associated with is the peacock, which
she is sometimes seen with. Cronos is her father, which makes Poseidon, Hades,
and her husband, Zeus, also her brothers. Like her student, Jay, she is a
natural leader and was the patron goddess who championed his ancestor, Jason.
As with Jason, Hera seems to take an active role in assisting Jay in his role
as leader. She can take the form of a flaming phoenix. In her more youthful
days, she had brown hair.
Hercules (voiced by Gary Chalk) – Herry's mentor, and Gatekeeper of
Olympus and God of averting evil and patron of athletes. By this era, he has
the appearance of a middle aged pot-bellied, balding man with a heart tattoo on
his biceps. However, looks can be deceiving, as Hercules retains all the
strength of his glory days. He bears a resemblance to his modern descendent and
describes himself as Herry's "great, great, great – great, great, great,
uh, great-great grandfather", though he states that he thinks of Herry as
a son. He appears to be rather dimwitted, but he knows the value of using your
brain as well as your strength. He takes a lot of pride in his office, which
showcases his famed accomplishments, which he proudly speaks of. He loves
doughnuts, talks like a tough guy, and wears socks, a blue striped kilt, and a
muscle shirt which displays his thick body hair. He was originally a mortal
hero before his father, Zeus, made him a god upon death. Not surprisingly, he
is Herry's mentor not only because they share amazing strength, but also
because Herry is a direct descendent of Hercules himself.
Hermes (voiced by Brian Drummond) – Odie's mentor and Messenger of the
Gods. Also the god of boundaries, invention, commerce, weights and measures,
and travellers, though most people tend not to think of him as that (to his
annoyance). Hermes would also confirm, later on, as being the unofficial King
of Thieves. He was the one who was sent to retrieve the first six students, and
also had to spin an elaborate tale for Jay's parents to explain his absence.
Hermes is in charge of monitoring the gods' global networks and communication
systems, which have since been enhanced by Odie's installation of high speed
telephones. He always appears when Hera says his name. He has a secret portal
in his room emblazoned with the caduceus that can transport anyone to anywhere
they wish. His caduceus is the symbol of heralds, and he can use it to control
animals. He is depicted as a somewhat hyperactive and skinny young man wearing
a winged pilot cap, goggles, and winged boots. He is a clever and gifted
inventor, something he shares with his student, Odie. Hermes, in addition to
Athena, was also one of Odysseus' divine patrons. Hermes is more relaxed and
less demanding than the other gods; in addition, he is most familiar with the
human world and the way it works.
Hades (voiced by Trevor Devall) – God of the Underworld.
Persephone (voiced by Tabitha St. Germain) – Theresa's mentor and the
Queen of the Underworld. She is tall, young, and possesses two distinct
temperaments – one gentle and light-hearted, while the other, which is brought
out when she is angry, is uncontrollable and spiteful. While enraged her
surroundings become dark and her skin appears light-blue. To fulfill her
ancient agreement to spend half her time in the Underworld with her husband
Hades, Persephone has in her solarium a secret passageway to his realm hidden
behind the four seasons. This passage allows the heroes access to the
Underworld without fulfilling the usual requirement of being dead. She seems to
be fond of gardening, not surprisingly given that she is a goddess of spring
and the daughter of Demeter, whom she affectionately refers to as
"Mommy". She also appears to share a loving relationship with her husband
and their "puppy," Cerberus. Her connection to the supernatural and
vast wealth (as a result of being married to Hades) is something she shares
with her affluent and clairvoyant student, Theresa.
Zeus (voiced by Christopher Gaze) – King of the Gods and of Thunder, and
husband to Hera and son of Cronus, whom he usurped, defeated, and imprisoned in
the underworld. Throughout season 1, the Chosen Ones are unable to meet him
(because apparently the time isn't right) or rather, do not recognize him that
he is Mr. Suez ('Zeus' spelled backwards), the school's janitor. He is depicted
as a frail grumpy-looking old man with a beard and English accent, who wouldn't
say a word until episode "They Might Be G.I.Ants." He is rather
disorganized and has a storage locker full of miscellaneous items, most of
which are made of gold. His absent-mindedness and appearance as an elderly man
resulted from using up his powers to send the Chosen Ones back to the future
after their role in thwarting Cronus' time altered victory at the Titanomachy.
The Chosen Ones, after seeing Zeus during the Titan War, finally recognize Mr.
Suez as Zeus after they return to the present. In his youth, he had blond hair
and appeared muscular. He plays a more active role in season 2 and is shown to
be much more easy-going and friendly.
Locations
Aeolia (seen in episode 1.15: The Odie-sey) – The floating island of
Aeolus, Keeper of the Winds, though it is never referred to by name. The island
is more like a small rocky mountain resting on the back of a giant sea turtle,
with a temple at the top where Aeolus can command the four winds.
Atlantis (seen in episode 1.7: The Antikythera Device) – The ancient
civilization and continent that the Greek gods punished by sinking into the sea
using the Antikythera Device. Atlas is a native of the land, and he also gave
his name to it. The continent is now an underwater ruin. A giant statue of
Poseidon can be found in the main temple, though the temple was destroyed when
Jay and Theresa set off explosives in it to destroy the Device that lay inside.
The Brownstone – The building complex that serves as a dormitory for the
heroes. The building is protected from Cronus and his minions, though not from
other threats like Campe, the jailer of Tartarus. Each of the seven heroes has
their own separate room fitted in a way that matches their personalities.[5]
Jay's room has the theme of sailing and also makes references to the Golden
Fleece retrieved by his ancestor. Atlanta's room expresses her interest in
sports and the environment while Theresa's room shows her spiritual interests.
Not surprisingly, Odie's room in the basement is filled with technological
components and his computers while Neil, given his self-absorbed nature,
contains many mirrors and things related to his modelling career. As seen in
the director Brad Goodchild's blog, Herry's room is centred around his interest
in bodybuilding while Archie's room has a Japanese theme, fitting in with his
love of poetry.
Crete (seen in episode 1.20: Many Happy Returns) – In the show, Crete is
a tiny volcanic island that is also the home of Talos and Hephaestus' original
workshop.
The Garden of the Hesperides (seen in episode 1.21: Labour Day and 2.6
Pandemonium) – A sacred garden of Hera's where golden apples of immortality
grew on trees. It was guarded by the Hesperides, as well as a dragon known as
Ladon.
Greece (seen in episode 2.33: Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself) - The
country of origin for the original Titans. The new Titans visit it on two
occasions.
Lerna (seen in episode 1.21: Labour Day) – A region of ancient Greece
characterized by swampy springs. It is also the home to the Hydra, the
many-headed giant water-serpent.
Mount Caucasus (seen in episode 1.12: Prisoner Campe) – The Russian
mountain Zeus chained Prometheus to as punishment for stealing fire from the
gods. In the modern day, the mountain is the location for the Temple of
Prometheus, where a fire can be lit to summon the eagle which ate Prometheus'
liver each day. Cronus and his giants bring Herry's Granny there as a hostage,
and the heroes travel to the mountains by using gliders and Hermes' portal.
Nemea (seen in episode 1.21: Labour Day) – A town in classical Greece
that was home to the Nemean Lion, whose defeat was the first of Hercules'
Twelve Labours.
New Olympia – The fictional city the heroes are summoned to. The Greek
gods have since moved from their Mount Olympus in order to stay safe from
Cronus, as well as to oversee, train and protect the seven teenage heroes. It
is apparently located somewhere in Canada.
Olympus High School – New Olympia's high school, built with a Greek
architecture theme in mind. The seven heroes attend the school as students, as
do the city's other non-heroic teenagers. The Greek gods reside in a secret
part of the school accessible only through the janitor closet with special
medallion keys that each of the heroes has. In this part of the school, there
are training facilities, weapon stores, secret portals, Hephaestus' workshop,
etc. Many statues also decorate the building, including ones of Zeus armed with
thunderbolts and Asclepius with his Asclepian rod. It is under the protection
of the gods, and therefore undetectable by Cronus. The school was also
invulnerable to the timeline change Cronus made by winning the Titanomachy.
Ogygia (seen in episode 1.15: The Odie-sey) – Calypso's tropical island
paradise. Odysseus was stranded and kept there for seven years during his
journey home. Odie, Jay and Neil also wash up on-shore after Cronus capsized
their boat with Aeolus' winds. The weather is always beautiful and the island
is characterized by its sandy beaches and palm trees.
Plains of Asphodel (seen in episode 1.19: Road to Hades) – In Greek
mythology, asphodel is a plant sacred to Persephone and grows in the
Underworld. There is an entire field of aconite growing in the field, but
anyone who steps off the path to enter will turn to stone. Odie solved the
problem by putting the path's dirt into his shoe so technically he is still on
the path.
The Underworld (seen in episode 1.1: Chaos 101, episode 1.4: Man's Worst
Enemy and episode 1.19: Road to Hades, episode 2.8 Cold Day in Hades) – The
ancient Greek realm of the dead, ruled over by Hades and his wife, Persephone.
The three-headed dog Cerberus guards its gates, Campe guards its prisoners, Minos
judges the entering souls, and Charon ferries the dead across the river, but
only if you pay him with gold coins. The deepest area is Tartarus, where Cronos
was imprisoned after his defeat at the hands of Zeus. Heroes reside in Elysium,
the one place in the underworld that isn't dark and gloomy, but idyllic and
peaceful instead. You must be dead in order to enter, although the heroes
circumvent this rule by sneaking through the picture of the Seasons in
Persephone's solarium. There are also other secret passages, but Chiron is
adamant that they remain so. Asphodel grows plentifully, but wandering off the
path that leads to it will turn you to stone. In the first episode of season 2
Cronus takes over the underworld and unleashes Thanatos on the heroes but is
eventually defeated yet again.
Principal Voice Actors
Doron Bell Jr. – Odie
Meghan Black - Atlanta (2005–2006)
Ted Cole – Neil
Sarah Edmondson – Atlanta (2007–2008)
David Kaye – Cronus
Kirby Morrow – Jay
Ty Olsson – Herry
Kelly Sheridan – Theresa
Samuel Vincent – Archie
Additional voices
Kathleen Barr – Athena, Josephine X, Spring Horae
Alexandra Carter – Gold Robot
Gary Chalk – Ares, Hercules
Michael Daingerfield – Dionysus
Trevor Devall – Apollo, Hades, King Minos
Michael Dobson – Daedalus Android
Michael Donovan – Pirithous
Patricia Drake – Artemis, Hecate, Hera
Brian Drummond – Hephaestus, Hermes, Oracle
Christopher Gaze – Zeus
Tabitha St. Germain – Aphrodite, Persephone, Psyche
Bruce Greenwood – Chiron (2005–2006)
Maryke Hendrikse – Echo
Mark Hildreth – Pan
Leslie Hope – Silver Robot
Pam Hyatt – Atropos, Campe (2005–2006)
Janyse Jaud – Medelia
Sara Johns – Calypso
Peter Kelamis – Granny, Melampus, Orpheus
Terry Klassen – Eros, Polyphemus
Joe May – Autolycus
Britt McKillip – Hope
Scott McNeil – Atlas, Antaeus
Belinda Metz – Euryale
Maxine Miller – Demeter, Graes, Pleione, Stheno
Shirley Millner – Gaia
Richard Newman – Chiron (2007–2008)
Pauline Newstone – Campe (2007–2008), Medusa
Nicole Oliver – Arachne, Eris, Fortuna, Nemesis
Russell Roberts – Aeolus
Laara Sadiq – Sybaris
William Samples – King Tantalus
French Tickner – Poseidon
Cathy Weseluck – Envy
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