![]() ![]() ![]() Ovid was the first to write about this great hero in the year 1000 BC and, several hundred years later, the 5th century poet Euripides added to his legacy with perhaps the most famous version of the story. ![]() And yet, the written accounts of Hercules became an important springboard for the film. With its loose and comedic approach to the subject matter, Disney's "Hercules" is not exactly an accurate account of Greek mythology. ![]() Although Disney's animated account of the mythological superhero takes the liberty of calling him by his more common Roman name of Hercules, the film's story team was inspired by the always fascinating and often outrageous tales of the legendary Greek hero. The Greeks had a word for him Heracles, to be exact. (Upper elementary grades and above.)Īfter saving the troubled town of Thebes from a barrage of monsters and plagues, Hercules is hailed as a hero by the throngs who line up for autographs in Walt Disney Pictures' new animated comedy-adventure, "Hercules." Herc's arch-rival, a hothead names Hades, is not quite as pleased with the lad's success and seethes in the background. Hercules: Don't "Myth" This Teaching Opportunity!Ĭapitalize on your students' interest in Disney's new animated feature, Hercules, with a few related activities, and some Web sites worth exploring. More Great Ideas for the New School Year. ![]()
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