Hercules Second Greek

Folklore and tales have been present throughout many centuries. Depending on the culture and location some tales get changed in order to fit in and relate to the current generation. However, often the tales remembered are used for inspiration for new stories, novels, and movies. With new stories being made mythology has eventually just become a loose reference in which the main points of classic mythology get lost. Disney’s Hercules is a great example of Greek mythology tales being used as a lesson to create an impactful story in which mythology was simply a reference. Although the Disney version of Hercules makes suitable points in describing Greek Mythology and ensuring that it’s viewers are somewhat erudite of the myths; Such as introducing heaven, the underworld, Zeus, Hera, additional gods, and incorporating various characters and creatures, it still contains discrepancy in which events actually happened in mythology.

In both the Disney movie and the written version of the myth about Hercules there are a lot of similarities. Hercules is very loved by his father and he is also a demigod in both. In both the Disney movie and the written version Hercules had to perform nearly impossible tasks. In both a girl named Meg acted as a mortal god. Also, there are a lot of differences in the Disney movie and the written version. In the Disney movie Hercules was born on Mt.Olympus and in the written version he was born in Thebes. Another difference is in the Disney movie Hercules becomes a god by performing one ultimate task. In the written version Hercules has to perform the 12 labors for Hercules to be a god.

A hero is a person who is honored by the majority of people around him/her for amazing achievements or features. Each hero has their own unique trait that makes them so heroic and special. Some heroes are honored during every time period, while others are honored at one point in time. Hercules, Perseus, and Theseus were all heroes who were honored in Ancient Greece, but only Perseus and Theseus would be considered heroic today.

Theseus, son of Athenian king Aegeus, was raised in a city near southern Greece. His mother was told by his father that if he was born a boy and became strong enough to move a boulder that guarded a sword and a pair of shoes, he could come back to Athens and claim that he is the son of Aegeus. Theseus accomplished this task easily and was ready to set off for Athens. His grandfather had a ship prepared to take him straight to Athens; however, just like his cousin Hercules, Theseus wanted to prove himself as a great hero and take risks. Theseus walked to Athens and killed every bandit in site; killing them in the ways that they killed their victims. Upon his arrival to Athens, Theseus was treated like a hero and caused the king to worry that this hero, who he didn't know was his son,

Hercules life may have been the hardest of any epic hero, from his birth he was the target of Hades, the brother of Hercules father Zeus. Hades knew that now with Hercules in the picture he would never be able to take Olympus from his brother, knowing this Hades sent his servants to capture Hercules and make him into a mortal so he can’t interfere with his plans. Once Hercules is thought to be mortal, Hades servants try to kill him until they are stopped by an old man and his wife who take in Hercules and raise them as their own child. As Hercules grows up he realizes that he isn’t like the other people in his village and is constantly outcasted by the townspeople, seeing Hercules so defeated his “parents” decide he should know the truth of his origins. Hercules sets off for the temple of Zeus where he finds out that Zeus is his father and that he was taken from them when he was a baby, after Zeus explains where Hercules comes from he then begs his father to let him come back home. Zeus knows that Hercules will never be able to join him in Olympus because his son is not a god, knowing this he sends Hercules to find Phil to become a true hero and earn a place amongst the gods.

Hercules was the son of Zeus and Alcmene. Alcmene was a mortal but Zeus was a god. Zeus was also married to Hera, who got jealous quite easily when Zeus cheated on her. Hercules lived on Earth with his mother while Zeus stayed in Olympus like all the other gods. Hercules also had a twin brother names Iphicles. Iphicles lived in Hercules shadows. Iphicles

There are many greek gods and goddess and there are many stories about them. This is how the story of Hercules happened. Hercules was the son of Zeus and the son of Alcmene. Hercules was hated by Zeus's wife Hera, because of a mistake Zeus did during their relationship. This made Hercules have one of the hardest lives ever. Hercules was born as a mortal, but he was very strong and fearless. As Hercules grew up he did somethings that he’ll regret for the rest of his life. Hercules was one of the Strongest gods/goddess, he made some bad choices in his life.

At birth, Perseus was born unexpectedly and he was the son of Zeus. However, Perseus’s grandfather Acrisius, did not want a grandson in the family. Where in, when Hercules was born, he was credit to be the son of Amphitryon but ended up to be the son of Zeus as well, so in mythology Perseus and Hercules both were the son of Zeus. Both Perseus and Hercules had their own sets of journeys that they had to go on, however both of their journeys were unique to their character. Perseus went on a journey to get the head of Medusa for his mother for a gift.

The are two different versions of Hercules: the mythicical version of ancient Greece and the more modern version of the Once Upon a Time television series; the mythic Hercules, thought self-assured, presents an unrelatable hero, while the television Hercules with his flaws and uncertainties offers a more achievable hero figure. Throughout time are culture has changed to fit the society we current live in where it includes the story’s that survived from the Greek mythology that changed over time to help the evolution of the culture, of which mythology, both noticeable and in its unspoken speculation, is an indication of the changes. The Mythology Hercules happens to be overconfident with his strength which he uses on a daily basis throughout

In my opinion, Hercules is an amazing example of what a hero is. First, he has strength that no other person or god has. Also, he has a lot of courage. Lastly, he is the most critical judge of his own actions. Hercules is the best hero of all Greek mythology for 3 very specific reasons, his strength, courage, and judging himself, read more to find out.

Ever since Theseus was born his father knew he would be a strong and powerful person , so his father said when he would get to the right age he would have to lift up a big rock that under the rock is the father’s sword and sandals. When Theseus did get to the right age his father was right and he did left the rock but his father was in the island Athens. Soon later Theseus went to the island of Athens but along the way he went through many situations , he got in battles with creatures , saved many towns and villages.

Due to the charges against Hercules of killing his wife and his three sons, he faced twelve difficult Labours. Hercules is a hero for his strength and courage by facing twelve difficult Labours and by saving the people from the monsters. After he finished his Frist Labour, Iolaus a teenager enters his life looking for the fame. First, he offers Hercules his a sharpen knife to try it. Then he follows him during his journey to kill Hydra. Hydra is a nine-headed monster who lives in Lernian lake. He helps Heracles to defeat the Hydra. During reading the story, I draw an amazing image to the wild valley which is described carefully. The language is appropriate for reader comparison to the King Arthur Story’s language.

He killed the Cretan Bull at Marathon. Later, he sailed to Crete, found his way to the center of the Labyrinth, and killed the Minotaur. The 8th labor Hercules had to complete was stealing the Mares of Diomedes. Diomedes Mares are 4 men eating horses with terrible tempers. The Mares were untamable Diomedes kept the horses chained to a golden post to keep them from escaping and eating people. Diomedes is an evil giant king. Hercules snuck up behind the horses and before he could release them Diomedes soldiers attacked Hercules. From hearing all the commotion Diomedes awakens. He is informed that Hercules is trying to steal the mares from a random foot soldier. Diomedes is irate and attacks Hercules. Hercules won the battle using his legendary strength. After defeating Diomedes he fed him to his own crazed wild horses. The flesh of the half-divine Diomedes calmed the horses and made them wild no more.

Hercules is a well known Greek/Roman hero. He is a great hero and the son of the great god Zeus. But, like all prominent heroes, he had enemies. His most hated enemy is no other than Zeus’ wife, Hera. Because of the goddess Hera, he is known for one of his greatest qualities, bravery. Even though Hercules’ life was dark, he was the most powerful and famous hero in all of the Greek mythology.

As a baby, Hercules was kidnapped from his parents the Gods of Olympus by Hades the God of the underworld. He was forced to live among mortals as a half god, half human and now in order to reunite with his parents, he must become a hero. The movie takes place with Hercules as a teenager where he is confused as to where he belongs and why he doesn’t fit in. He meets a satyr named Phil who trains him to be the best hero in all of Ancient Greece by battling all kinds of monsters. However, his journey is interrupted by a beautiful dame named Meg, an outcast to society and a secret worker for Hades. As he falls in love, he realizes that he needs to not only save Mt. Olympus but the mortal world as well from Hades who plans to overthrows Zeus to