Hercules is definitely a problematic hero because of his penchant to randomly go crazy if hera felt like it. Sure, he was great and beat up a bunch of monsters and stuff, but he was a constant danger to anyone around him at all times. He is similar to any tortured hero in a story, as they often are dangerous and realize it so they try to stay away from others.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Heracles/Hercules
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I wouldn't say that Hercules in the myth actually stayed away from people to protect them. After the fiascos with not only his music teacher, Linus, but Megara, his wife, and his children, he didn't stay away from others in order to save them. Hercules did the opposite, he sought out the King Eurystheus, and entered in relationships with two other women.
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