Disney vs. The Myth

In the Disney version of Hercules, they take the original myth and mold it into the ideal hero story. Hercules was given heroic attributes that helped him win when faced with extreme evil. Hercules is strong, family-oriented, and fought to save the world from Hades. These are all ideal attributes of an American hero. I feel it was completely necessary to change to story to make it a more wholesome tale, and that is okay. The original myth is filled with gruesome moments and overall a not very heroic Heracles. That would not be suitable for a Disney film by any means. Although they changed so much of Hercules' original myth, I thought overall, the movie did a great job paying homage to the toga movies of the past in a new and animated way.