Hercules battles monsters, Hades, and the Titans, but he sacrifices himself to rescue his one true love, Meg. Hercules becomes this true hero with the help of his friend Pegasus and his personal trainer, Phil, the satyr. Hercules is raised as a human on Earth, but he retains his God-like strength however, when he discovers his immortal heritage, Zeus tells Hercules that in order to return to Mount Olympus he must become a true hero. “Hercules” (1997): Ron Clements and John Musker Plot: The son of Zeus, Hercules, is turned into half- god and half-mortal by Hades, God of the Underworld, who plans to overthrow Zeus. Indirect Relationships: The examples of the “Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King” create their characters relying on Greek influence but don’t necessarily make references to Greek mythology. The following presentation demonstrates how Greek mythology is still incorporated into modern movies through direct and indirect relationships.ĭirect Relationships: The examples of “Hercules” and “Clash of the Titans” portray the Greek Gods as themselves, incorporating the Gods’ real names and prominent characteristics into the plots. These myths have made an impact on modern culture and continue to have a powerful impact in Hollywood today. 2 Objective Over the last few decades, many Hollywood movies have relied heavily on the influence of Greek mythology.
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