Comparing 'Hercules And The Movie Heracles'

The movie Hercules and the myth "Heracles" both describe the story of a demi-god, Hercules. His quest to prove himself worthy of god-hood is described in various tasks which he completes to show his strength and bravery. Disney and Rosenberg & Baker's depictions of Hercules are similar, with the gods mentioned in the movie representative of those described in the myth. Hercules also succeeds in transforming into a god at the end of both works. However, the list for similarities between the movie and myth end quickly, as Hercules and "Heracles" differ in many aspects. Though the general plots remain the same, due to Disney's goal of fixating kids with the idea of good versus evil, Disney's Hercules has transformed the impression of the myth
In the myth, there are no true opposite heroes and villains, as Hera aids Hercules in bringing misfortune upon himself, not Hades. According to the myth, Hades does not care about the domains outside the Underworld; since they do not belong to him, he does not dwell upon them either. However, because the colors which represent him are black and grey, the reaction to Hades is one of mystery, fear, and hatred. Disney decided to create this impression to a greater extent, as in the movie Hercules, Hades is given the role as the ultimate evil, "I've got 24 hours to get rid of this bozo, or the entire scheme I've been setting up for 18 years goes up in smoke" (Musker and Clements). Disney's obsession with good versus evil is apparent; Hades being a madman who plans to take over the world is a common setup as the polar opposite of a story's main protagonist. Also, because Disney targets viewers of elementary school ages, it would be too perplexing for young children to understand the aspects of infidelity and why the character portrayed as Hercules' mother, Hera, is punishing her own child. All in all, to protect their own reputation and their viewers, Disney shows Hades as a servant of Hell, rather than a lord of “The Land