Hercules And Greek Mythcules: The Versions Of Hercules

In versions of Hercules: the mythic version from ancient Greece and the more modern version in the Once Upon a Time television series; the mythic Hercules, thought self-assured, presents an unrelatable hero, while the television Hercules with his flaws and uncertainties offers a more achievable hero figure.
Throughout time are culture has changed to fit the society we current live in where it includes the story’s that survived from the Greek mythology that changed over time to help the evolution of the culture, of which mythology, both noticeable and in its unspoken speculation, is an indication of the changes.
The Mythology Hercules happens to be overconfident with his strength which he uses on a daily basis throughout his journey to succeed.

He was reimagined to be more approachable and likeable by the audience for that sole purpose. Back then in Greece the mythological heroes had admirers because they held them in high regards for their self-assurance and confidence which caught peoples attention. ”But Hercules embodied what the rest of Greece most valued. His qualities were those the Greeks in general honored and admired”(Edith, 167). The twelve labors were one of the tasks Hercules was well known for because of his toughness. Before completing the labors Hercules encountered the most overwhelming labor which was the last labor where he had to reach to Cerberus. “The twelve labors was the worst of all. It took him down to the lower world,..His task was to bring Cerberus..carry him all the way up to earth and on Mycenae”(Edith, 174). Edith proves that a hero from Greece mythology can be strong and mighty when finishing a task where he just had to use his strength to succeed. In addition, the modern Hercules changed because to embody the human characteristic such as uncertainty and evolvement to make him more relatable and admirable by people. ”Hercule:That hero died; Snow White: Only if you let him. Don’t forget what you taught me. You can’t let fear of failure keep you from trying”(Belle, Web). Herc’s traits appear throughout the series where people could see a human side and match themselves with him. From the series Once Upon a Time, Herc characteristics has changed over time in comparison to the mythical Hercules. For example, modern Herc faced many labors full of monsters where he had to fail and succeed by fighting back which proves that he is more mortal than god. “Even as Hercules faced ever greater labors which took him farther and farther from the safety of his home, so must our students deal with unsavory influences and conflicts as they grow older, and away from the comforts of childhood” (House, Web). For