This report will compare and contrast the ancient Greek myth of Herakles and the Walt Disney movie of Hercules. Links between the two, the basic storyline and more will also be discussed.

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1.0 Introduction-

This report will compare and contrast the ancient Greek myth of Herakles and the Walt Disney movie of Hercules. Links between the two, the basic storyline and more will also be discussed.

2.0 Storyline-

In the ancient Greek myth, Herakles is born mortal. His parents are Zeus and Alcemne although Zeus is married to Hera. Hera was furious and after many attempts to kill Herakles, she sends him insane and he kills his wife and two children. Herakles sought help and took Apollo's advice. He completed the twelve labours and became immortal.

In the Walt Disney movie, Hercules is born as a god to his parents, Zeus and Hera. However, Hades sends Pain and Panic to capture Hercules and make him a mortal. All Hercules wants is to become a God again. To do so, he must become a true hero. Along the way he meets Megara and falls in love with her. Eventually, Hercules becomes a true hero and is welcomed back to Mount Olympus but he decides to stay on Earth with Megara.

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