Wearing the Lion
Characters in Wearing the Lion
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Heracles
The hero of Greece, who dedicates his feats to Hera, but is unknowingly an insult to her. After a tragic accident, he is plunged into grief and seeks revenge, but eventually finds solace in caring for monsters.
Antagonists
Hera
A goddess who loathes Heracles due to his parentage. She causes a tragic accident and then tries to distract Heracles with quests to save face.
Supporting characters
Zeus
Hera's husband and the father of Heracles, whose infidelity is the root of Hera's animosity towards Heracles.
Nemean lion
One of the monsters Heracles is tasked with slaying, but instead he cares for it and adds it to his newfound family.
Lernaean hydra
Another monster Heracles is meant to defeat, but instead he bonds with it and includes it in his family.
Ceryneian hind
A creature Heracles is meant to capture, but instead he heeds it and adds it to his family.