BarriesPeter Panto the Brothers GrimmsCinderella.
Hercules also faces the underworld, the River Styx, a Cyclops, and more touchpoints of Greek mythology.
The show was actually a spin-off ofHercules: The Legendary Journey, in which Xena was a villain.
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ButXena: Warrior Princesspays homage to its mythological roots.
Its towns are named after real historic Greek towns, such as Athens, Corinth, and Delphi.
Scenes take place alongside the River Styx, Valhalla, the Elysian Fields, and more.
There are references to gods like Ares and Aphrodite, among others.
LikeHerculesandKaos, it all goes back to Zeus, whose brother Poseidon has a demigod son named Percy Jackson.
Although Percy doesnt know hes a demigod, Zeus accuses him of stealing his lightning bolt.
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In the directors cut of the film, he revealed its mythological roots.
The films catalyst is a prophecy that Danaes child will cause King Acrisius of Argoss demise.
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Naturally, Zeus (Laurence Olivier) impregnates Danae, so the King banishes Danae and her newborn Perseus.
In George Bernard Shaws 1871Pygmalion, linguistics professor Henry Higgins sculpts Eliza into a high-society Englishwoman.
But the gods are all over the MCU.
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But with Dan Harmons trademark crude humor and silly jokes,Krapopolisis an entirely different take on mythology.
But despite its shared touchpoints,Krapopolisis a totally unique mythology-inspired must-watch.
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