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Theres something larger-than-life about Greek myths that makes them fascinating to study and enjoy on TV and in film.
Meanwhile, newer shows and movies really immerse you in the world of the gods with stunning special effects.
Are the graphics of the 1995 show goofy and laughable by todays standards?
Sure, but its still a vital classic.
For instance, Zeus wife Hera utterly despises Hercules.
Because hes one of dozens of Zeus children.
So, we get a much less sugarcoated version of the myths than Disney’s animated Hercules tale.
Hera even kills his wife and child.
Too bad they dont have therapy on Mount Olympus.
Lucy Lawless reprises her role from the OG show as Xena.
As the title suggests, she’s a warrior princess.
The show’s protagonist, commoner Heron (Derek Phillips,) was created for the show.
His story was lost to history and deviates from the myths we know and love.
Its always impressive when a slate of young actors can completely dominate the screen.
That shines through in Percy Jackson as well.
Now, we can collectively agree that the Greek myths were just that myths.
Understanding how the myths were developed provides a better grasp of the culture as a whole.
For anyone not abundantly familiar with them, Great Greek Myths is a good place to start.
