Fury of the Godsfeatures the return of DC’s unlikeliest superhero.
However, it is far from the only major production to play fast and loose with Greek mythology.
Neither was villainous, although Calypso is a minor antagonist in theOdyssey.
Although the film respects the myth of Hercules, it makes substantial changes to the legend.
The film dramatizes Homer’sIlliadbut removes the mythological elements to treat the story as historical fiction.
Immortalsis visually striking but narratively confusing.
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Additionally, Theseus plays no role in the Titanomachy.
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The film also condenses Penelope’s many suitors into one character, Vernon T. Waldrip.
8’Xanadu' (1980)
The lateOlivia Newton-Johnstars in the 1980 fantasy musicalXanadu.
Widely considered one of the worst films ever,Xanaduis a cult classic belonging to the so-bad-it’s-great category.
Newton-John plays Kira, based on the mythological figure Terpsichore, the muse of music and dance.
The film also features the other muses but relegates them to a supporting role.
Herculesdraws its main inspiration from the Golden Fleece myth.
However, they introduce several fantastical elements to the story, including turning Xerxes into a giant.
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The film also drew criticism for portraying Xerxes as a demon-like creature and introducing several anachronisms.
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