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Hades is the main antagonist of Disney’s 1997 animated feature film, Hercules. He is the fast-talking god of the Underworld, known for having a fiery temper and a vendetta against his eldest brother, Zeus.
Who is Hercules uncle?
Poseidon
In “Hercules and the Son of Poseidon,” Poseidon persuades Hercules to let Triton attend Prometheus Academy after saving the boat Hercules was on. In this appearance, Hercules referred to Poseidon as his uncle.
Why was Megara with Hades?
In the film, Meg, who was madly in love, sold her soul to Hades in order to save her beloved boyfriend’s life.
Does Hades have a child?
Hades was said to be infertile as not being able to sire children should be part of his nature as the ruler over the dead. He did have children, however, birthed by Persephone. Accordingly, Hades’ children were Macaria, Melinoe [Hecate] and Zagreus.
Did Hercules have a wife?
When Hercules grew up and had become a great warrior, he married Megara. They had two children. Hercules and Megara were very happy, but life didn’t turn out for them the way it does in the movie.
What happened between Hercules and Megara?
Megara and Hercules had a happy marriage that produced several sons, and her role in mythology is really to set up tragedy for the hero. Megara is killed by Hercules after he is turned mad by the goddess Hera, Zeus’ wife, vengeful because Hercules was a product of her husband Zeus’ infidelity.
Is Hades Persephone’s uncle?
Persephone is the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Demeter, goddess of agriculture. One day Persephone is minding her own business frolicking and picking flowers, when her Uncle Hades, god of the underworld, kidnaps her and drags her to the land of the dead to be his wife.
What did Hercules do to his uncle?
Hercules knocks his uncle into the River Styx where he is dragged to the depths of the river by the vengeful souls within the giant metaphysical toilet of death. Hades is the main enemy of Hercules through out the series, with occasional exceptions.
What deal does Hercules make with Hades that he breaks?
A deal which Hercules breaks because he doesn’t stay, and neither does Meg. Hades, meanwhile, is horrified that his gamble has gone completely wrong. Hercules knocks his uncle into the River Styx where he is dragged to the depths of the river by the vengeful souls within the giant metaphysical toilet of death.
Who is the enemy of Hercules in Greek mythology?
Hades is the main enemy of Hercules through out the series, with occasional exceptions. He continues his attempts to take over Mount Olympus through various means, and we see more of the Underworld and his dynamic with other Gods and Mortals; for example his interactions with Medusa and Aphrodite.
What did Disney get wrong in the movie Hercules?
15 Things Disney Got Wrong In “Hercules” 1. Hercules is the Roman name! In Greek mythology, he is Heracles/Herakles.. Could that place be Rome? Anyway, I’m happy… 2. Hera is not Hercules’ mother and he wasn’t born on Mt. Olympus.. He was actually Zeus’ child with Alcmena, a mortal… 3. There were