These movies are perfect for anyone who enjoys Greek mythology. These movies are full of drama, action, history, and drama. Whether you're looking for a film about Hercules, Percy Jackson, or O Brother, Where Art Thou, these movies have something for you.
Hercules
Hercules is a well-known character in Greek mythology. Many children love to watch animated movies about him. Disney's animated Hercules is one of the most loved films. It is loosely based on the life of the Greek hero. It tells the story of Hercules' 12 labors and features characters from ancient Greece. The animated cast includes Danny DeVito's voice talent and other talented actors.
Disney's Hercules film is a fun and charming family film. Although it does not feature the heroics that the original Hercules did, it provides a good introduction to Greek mythology.
O Brother! Where Art Thou?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a Greek mythology movie. It takes Homer’s epic poem, Odyssey, and puts it in 1930s Mississippi. Though it is based on the epic poem, this film doesn't follow the plot word for word and focuses on modern life. The setting of the story sets it apart, unlike The Odyssey, an ancient Greek mythology that was set in the Mediterranean Sea during Bronze Age.
The setting of the Greek mythology story often causes modifications to the events. In The Odyssey, Odysseus and his crew disguise themselves as sheep, but in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, characters are dressed as Klu Klux Klan members. The story's setting also plays a role in the narrative and structure.
Electra
Electra is the daughter of King Agamemnon and is left in mourning after her father and wife are killed by Clytemnestra, a rival king, and his wife. Electra is a bitter, hateful child that grows up to hate her mother after the tragedy. As a young woman, she plots to get revenge on her father with Orestes, her brother. The two must find a way to reconcile their desires for justice and feelings of matricide.
Electra's tragic story is a classic example Greek tragedy. This character is a playwright’s dream because it tells the story of revenge, retribution and how they are punished. The Electra character, which is bitter, erudite and dangerous, is everything a playwright could wish for in a character.
Percy Jackson
"Percy Jackson, the Olympians" was the fifth installment in Rick Riordan's Rick Riordan Series. It follows the adventures and exploits of Poseidon's son. The story follows Percy as he becomes embroiled in battles between the deities. The book includes illustrations by John Rocco and a family tree of the Greek gods. While the story may be similar to other Greek mythology novels, the author says that it is important to include stories not commonly found in traditional retellings.
The Titanomachy (a battle between Titans-gods) is also part of this story. Kronos the father of Titans did not trust his children and his wife concealed Zeus from Kronos. Kronos then distrusted the baby because he had barfed at his siblings.
The 300 Spartans
Zack Snyder's The 300 Spartans is a great movie if you love Greek mythology movies. The film, based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel, is inspired by the Battle of Thermopylae. There are many similarities between these stories but also some differences. Both films depict brutality as well as machismo.
The film depicts King Leonidas as young, while the historical King is about 60 years when he was killed at Thermopylae. King Leonidas did not give up on his people and fought for them, even though it was too late. King Xerxes succeeded him, who was younger with a beard.