These movies will be a hit with anyone who loves Greek mythology. They're full of history, action, 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 popular character in Greek mythology, and many children enjoy watching animated movies about the hero. One of the most popular films is Disney's animated Hercules, which is based loosely on the life of the Greek hero. The story revolves around Hercules’ twelve labors. There are many characters from the ancient Greek community. The animated cast includes Danny DeVito's voice talent and other talented actors.
Disney's Hercules film is a fun and charming family film. While it doesn’t show the heroics of Hercules the original, it is an enjoyable introduction to Greek mythology.
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
O Brother, Where Art Thou is a Greek mythology movie that takes the story of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, and sets it in 1930s rural Mississippi. Although it is based upon the epic poem, the film does not follow it exactly and instead focuses on modern life. The story's setting sets it apart from The Odyssey which is an ancient Greek mythology work set in the Mediterranean Sea during Bronze Age.
Many times, the setting of the Greek mythology story can cause modifications to the events that take place. 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 plays an important role in its structure and narrative.
Electra
Electra, the princess of King Agamemnon is forced to mourn her father and his widow when he and Clytemnestra, a rival king and wife, kill them. The tragedy leaves Electra a bitter and hateful child who grows up to hate her mother. She and Orestes, her younger brother, devise a plan to revenge their father and get justice. They must reconcile their passion for justice and their feelings of matricide.
Electra's tragic story is a classic example Greek tragedy. This story is about revenge and retribution, which makes it a dream character for playwrights. 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" is the fifth Rick Riordan book. It tells the story of Poseidon's son. Percy becomes embroiled with the battles between gods. John Rocco has illustrated the book. There is also a family history of the Greek gods. The author said that the story has similarities to other Greek mythology books, but it was important for him to incorporate stories not typically included in traditional retellings.
The story includes the Titanomachy, which is a battle between Titans & gods. Kronos, who was the father and founder of the Titans didn't trust his children, so his wives kept Zeus out of Kronos's reach. Kronos distrust was sparked when the baby began to eat Kronos’s siblings.
The 300 Spartans
Zack Snyder has made The 300 Spartans a popular movie if Greek mythology is your favorite genre. The film, based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel, is inspired by the Battle of Thermopylae. The stories have many similarities, but there are also many 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, however, remained loyal to his people, even though he was too ill to fight. He was succeeded by King Xerxes, who was younger and had a beard.