How Did Herakles Influence Greek Mythology
Greek mythology can be defined as a religion, originating in ancient Greece, about surrounding myths and legends about Gods, Goddesses and Heroes and events. Greek mythology may have originated because many people at the time need to explain ordinary events like natural disasters. Many scholars have written about Gods who are connected to my hero Herakles like the Goddess Athena and the God Zeus. One reason why the Greeks prayed to Heracles after his untimely death is because he was the unofficial God of bravery and strength.
Herakles, my demigod turned immortal has has two names. “ Herakles means "glorious gift of Hera" in Greek..” (Jimmy Joe) Herakles is also known as Hercules in Roman mythology. “The Greeks called him Heraclues. …show more content…
His story has greatly spread over today’s current entertainment because his otherworldly adventures and quest make for interesting movies. One of the most famous interruptions of the story of Hercules 1997 Disney version of his life. Although not entirely accurate the storyline is about the first part of Herakles life. ( Jimmy Joe ) Another is the 2014 version of the movie featuring Dwayne Johnson. This rendition of Herakles is also half accurate. Further, Herakles can also be seen in many stories. For example, Marvel Comics and DC Comics created short lived comic books around the hero and his life.
Though the influences of Greek mythology are present in only symbolic ways, it is clear that Herakles has made a lasting impact on modern culture. Without Herakles ancient Greece gods would have beat the giant in the giant war or regained Troy. Likewise, our modern society would lack movies and books involving the hero. The symbolic meaning of the life of Herakles is significant still today because his bravery symbolises strength and endurance. While the modern man may not hold the religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks, it is evident that ancient and modern worlds come together when we consider the myths and stories of the great
Herakles, my demigod turned immortal has has two names. “ Herakles means "glorious gift of Hera" in Greek..” (Jimmy Joe) Herakles is also known as Hercules in Roman mythology. “The Greeks called him Heraclues. …show more content…
His story has greatly spread over today’s current entertainment because his otherworldly adventures and quest make for interesting movies. One of the most famous interruptions of the story of Hercules 1997 Disney version of his life. Although not entirely accurate the storyline is about the first part of Herakles life. ( Jimmy Joe ) Another is the 2014 version of the movie featuring Dwayne Johnson. This rendition of Herakles is also half accurate. Further, Herakles can also be seen in many stories. For example, Marvel Comics and DC Comics created short lived comic books around the hero and his life.
Though the influences of Greek mythology are present in only symbolic ways, it is clear that Herakles has made a lasting impact on modern culture. Without Herakles ancient Greece gods would have beat the giant in the giant war or regained Troy. Likewise, our modern society would lack movies and books involving the hero. The symbolic meaning of the life of Herakles is significant still today because his bravery symbolises strength and endurance. While the modern man may not hold the religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks, it is evident that ancient and modern worlds come together when we consider the myths and stories of the great