Born from one of Zeus’ many, many, many affairs, this demigod was destined to have a challenging life. Overcoming numerous ...

As origins stories go, Hercules' is a doozy: Born of an affair between his human mother and Zeus, Hercules would become the best-known hero of Greek mythology by slaying serpents, man-eating ...

`Hercules,” Disney’s 35th animated feature, ... Notre Dame” and the self-conscious sincerity of “Pocahontas.” The G-rated movie plays fast and loose with Greek mythology, ...

Don’t expect ancient in Disney’s “Hercules.” Forget your tattered copy of Bulfinch’s mythology. Disney’s 35th animated motion picture has more to do with Nike th… ...

But this is mythology-light geared for kids who don't have time for Wikipedia. Our stars are buff, beautiful and wise-cracking. And there's not much in the way of tension: Pitting Hercules against ...