How Did Hercules Change Over Time

This world did not always belong to us humans, we are an evolution of bacterial cells that meshed together to become a different type of living species. The Earth has been around for millions of years, so we do not know what has happened since the beginning. Over time our ancestors have practiced religions and passed on myths, many of which are still believed to be true, or changed overtime. When the word myth is mentioned, instantly the majority thinks of gods/goddesses and or heroes. Hercules (originally Herakles) is an example of one of those myths. The myth of Herakles was then changed by the Disney movie, which tried to make it more kid friendly. Our definition of heroes and heroism has been perceived differently over time due to knowledge. …show more content…
It was shown as a happy beginning with a mom getting along with her son, being welcomed by the gods of Olympus, sunny day, an immediate friendship with a pegasus. Amphitryon and Alcmena are adoptive parents, theyŕe peasants. He grew up to become a handsome, strong young adult. His tasks were given to become a God. Along the way he wanted to prove himself capable. Hades was seen as the antagonist in this story, so he was the one who sent the two snakes when he was born. As well as, forming his demons into little children and acting like they needed help since they were stuck under a boulder. That’s when Hercules first task was done, he killed the Hydra after saving the two kids. The Hydra head started with three instead of nine. That moment was when he was first recognized by the people and seen as a Hero. Afterwards, he defeated Boar, Lion, Bird, Minotaur, Medusa. He became famous and wealthy. He had met Meg because Hades sent her to woo him. Meg was Hercules weakness, when a column was falling from the destruction of the Titans, meg saved Hercules. The Morae are three sisters, whom were honored by the gods, cut Megs string which represented her life. The titans were released by Hades, but supposedly they were siding with the Olympians. Hercules was shown as a god when he went to rescue meg and when he jumped in the ‘pool’ of the dead he got out alive with meg's soul. After all …show more content…
They both had to do labor, and killed snakes. Both were born with God like strength being able to defeat the monsters. Their labor was so they could earn the title of being a God. As they became older they were strong, brave and able to prove themselves. Major differences were Hera hated Hercules. Hades did not intervene or try to kill Hercules. No money was involved. Some characteristics and story line were true, but definitely was