When Herc and Urania see the shield on the beach, it is only partially covered with sand and easily visible as they approach it. In the next scene Urania is bending down to uncover it and it is completely covered and not visible until she removes the sand and lifts it.
When (William Berger) King Minos is reincarnated he say's to the Renegade Gods " Oh it's you three" There are 4 Gods.