Reign of Terror

Season 3, Episode 18, Aired
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King Augeus had gone mad. Believing himself Zeus, the King ordered Aphrodite's temple to be rededicated to Hera. The evil goddess herself offered Augeus godly powers if he could kill Hercules by sunset. Aphrodite, angered by the king's actions, stepped in to reclaim her temples and protect the townspeople. Augeus - assisted by Hera - managed to imprison Aphrodite briefly, but the goddess joined forces with Hercules and battled the king until his delusion lifted. Augeus wasn't quite back to normal, however: Now he believed he was Ulysses.moreless
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  • King Augeus has gone mad and believes himself to be Zeus. Naturally, Hera uses the situation to her own means he can have real godly powers if he can kill Hercules. Although a slightly filler episode, a nice tale in itself...moreless

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    By Jay-Spacedust, Jan 07, 2008 Report Abuse
    This episode does have a rather 'filler' feel to it, but even so, I quite like this one in its own way.

    The mad King Augeus is played well by Grant Bridger; the character is very funny, but at the same time it's easy to feel sorry for him.

    Aphrodite is annoyed that Augeus has ordered one of her shrines to instead being dedicated to Hera. However, this story is a first in that Aphrodite is not played as the villain of the piece, presenting her as more sympathetic and less selfish. She has some great scenes where she shows a side of her that we have not seen before.

    Salmoneus, meanwhile, after recovering for a bee sting in an awkward place, is making plans to produce commemorative Hercules coins. This b-plot doesn't seem to completely play through, makes for a couple of good scenes.

    I haven't got much more to say on this one. This certainly isn't one of the season's 'big' episodes, but for what it is, this is quite a nice episode.moreless

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    • The statue of Aphrodite is in the style usually seen in those of India and neighboring countries rather than the more realistic statues of classical Greek antiquity. However, when Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire's far eastern provinces, including a portion of India, Greek and Indian art blended to create statues of Greek dieties not unlike that shown here. Edit
    • Salmoneus reminds Aphrodite that she "promised to rock my world" earlier in the season in "The Green-Eyed Monster". Edit

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    • Disclaimer: The sheep's political and cultural independence was restored after the production of this motion picture. Run Free Ewe Wilde Beasts! Edit

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    • Salmoneus: (trying to get Hercules to endorse his manure) This will immortalize you! Think about it, your likeness on every sack of freshly... Hercules: That's not exactly the way I want to be remembered! Edit
    • Salmoneus: (when Hercules tells him Aphrodite is there) Aphrodite?! What's she wearing? Aphrodite: Should I give him a cheap thrill? Hercules: Now... Aphrodite: (popping into sight) Hello again, Studmuffin. Salmoneus: (staring at her chest) Hello again, voluptuous ones. Um, last time we met, you promised to 'rock my world'. Aphrodite: Oh, you're going to have to rock it yourself, babycakes. I'm on a mission. Edit
    • Salmoneus: (referring to Aphrodite) Oh yeah, I'm her Stuffmutton! She wants me like Charon wants coins! Edit

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    • The two guys from Milo trying to sell Aphrodite's armless statue is a reference to the famous statue "The Venus de Milo". Edit
    • Salmoneus: (after the lightning bolt revives Palamedes) He's alive! Alive! This is the triumphant cry of Dr Frankenstein when his monster is brought to life by an electrical shock. Edit
    • King Augeas: Smokin'! This is a tribute to Jim Carrey's title role in the movie The Mask. Edit

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