Hercules

In 1997 the Disney team created an animated film based on the mythical hero Hercules.

Although the facts of the actual myth are somewhat changed, they basically gave children the ideal magical story of the Greek myths.

The mighty god Zeus and his wife Hera give birth to a son, whom they name Hercules. Zeus has a brother who rules the underworld, at the command of Zeus. Hades is the only one not rejoicing over the birth of Hercules. He sends Pain and Panic to kidnap the young god and send him to the world of mortals, turn him into a mortal using a potion, and then end his life. They fail to give him all of the potion. He turns mortal but possesses a strength unmatched by anyone in the mortal world. He is raised by a farmer and his wife, and has no idea of his true heritage. As he grows older, his unnatural strength causes problems when he destroys the marketplace. His "parents" reveal that they found him with a medallion around his neck. This medallion has the symbol of the gods.

Hercules leaves his home and travels to the temple of Zeus. He is confused, but the statue comes to life and soon reveals who he really is. Hercules is ready to travel back to Mount Olympus but his father tells him that to become a god again, he must first become a true hero in the eyes of gods and mortals alike.

He is join by an old friend, Pegasus who is a winged horse, and self proclaimed trainer of heroes, Phil, who is a satyr. The trio travel to Thebes. Before they get there, he rescues Meg from a centaur. He doesn't know that she is working for Hades, and falls for her.Hades sets a trap for Hercules to battle the Hydra but he wins. Hades tells Meg to find the hero's weakness but she falls in love with him. She is unable to and Hades tell's Hercules if he doesn't give up his power's Meg will die.

Hades releases the titans and sends a cyclops to kill Hercules. Hercules defeats the cyclops ever without his powers. A piller falls toward Hercules and Meg pushes him out of the way. She is hurt, and the deal is broken, therefor giving Hercules back his powers. He defeats the titans and returns to Meg only to find that she dies. He goes to the pool of souls to retrieve her soul. It slowly sucks the life from him but he manages to get it.

This sacrifice makes him a true hero and he instantly turns immortal. His life is given back to him and he returns Meg's soul to her body, giving Hades a good punch in the face in the process. He is able to return the Mount Olympus but will have to leave Meg, which he cannot bear to do. He returns to the mortal world to be with her.

Main Character

Zeus- Zeus is the main god of Mount Olympus. He is also the father of the main character Hercules.

Hercules- Hercules is the main character of the movie. He is a little conceited, and more so when he finds out who his father is. At first he believes the becoming a hero is walking around saving a lit of people, but he learns in the end that becoming a hero, means you have to be prepared to sacrifice yourself.

Hera- Hercules' mother. She doesn't appear much in the film, but appears to be a kind and loving mother.

Hades- Hades is the god of the underworld, a position he was forced to take by his brother. He despises his brother and is the main antagonist of the film.

Pain and Panic- This two are Hades' minions. They follow his order mostly out of fear for themselves.

Pegasus- The winged horse is Hercules' oldest friend. He is always there to help Hercules in any situation.

Phil- Phil is a satyr. He normally expects the worst out of everything. He is fed up with Hercules fascination with Meg, and is the first to suspect her of being with Hades.

Meg- Meg sold her soul to Hades for the man she loved. She is now forced to do whatever Hades commands her. In the end she sacrifices her life for Hercules, but he brings her back.