Winions

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Biographical Information
Aliases	Lotus Eaters
Occupation	Troublemakers Various
Family	Winions
Status	Varies
Behind The Scenes
Appearances	The Troy Saga The Ocean Saga The Vengeance Saga
Actor	Jorge Rivera-Herrans Diana Rivera-Herrans(Princess Winion)

The Winions are a group of small, troublemaking creatures who make multiple appearances in the show.

Biography

Act 1

The Winions first appear in Open Arms, when Odysseus and Polites are looking for food to feed the army. While initially appearing to be hostile to the two visitors, they do not attack when Odysseus threatens them, instead offering them fruits on their island, which Polites takes as proof of the effectiveness of his approach to life. However, Odysseus notices that the fruits are glowing lotus fruits that control minds (represented by the official animatics showing this group of Winions with glowing eyes the colour of the lotus fruit). Polites then asks them for other places to find food, and the Winions direct Odysseus and his men to the island of Polyphemus.

The Winions make another appearance alongside Aeolus in Keep Your Friends Close. In the song, they act as Aeolus' companions and carry the wind bag back with Odysseus onto the ship. Out of mischief, they misinform Odysseus' men that Aeolus' bag contains treasure before vanishing, tricking the men into opening it and releasing the spirits of the storm.

Act 2

The Winions appear alongside Hermes in the song Dangerous. In the song, they give Odysseus Aeolus' wind bag, once again containing the spirit of Poseidon's storm. They, along with Hermes, warn Odysseus not to open the bag. Featured in this song is also the only other variation of the Winion we know of, The Princess Winion.

Appearances

The Troy Saga

• Open Arms (Debut)

The Ocean Saga

• Keep your Friends Close

The Vengeance Saga

• Dangerous

Trivia

• In Greek mythology, Aeolus ruled over both the gentle and storm winds, the latter of which had to be kept under control. The Winions (wind + minions) could represent the wind god's subjects, being both sweet but also dangerous, and able to travel great distances (given their presence on multiple islands).
• Some notable winions are: Gloob, Smumpus, Bombom and the Princess Winion.
  • The Princess Winion was voiced by Jay's sister, Diana Rivera-Herrans.

References

1. https://www.tiktok.com/@jorgeherrans?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
2. https://genius.com/albums/Jorge-rivera-herrans/Epic-the-musical