A Heros Quest
A Hero’s Quest
(Hercules)
Mary Beasley
Kari Fernandes
Christofer Price
Stephanie Williams
Michelle Wynn
Hum/105 World Mythology
Professor Megge Fitz-Randolph
September 15, 2014
Agenda
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Introduction of Hercules
Introduction of Villain(s)
The research of mythological and culture origins
Analyzing the symbolisms, metaphors, and attributes
Explaining conflicts personal desires and community responsibility • Identifying the four stages within the quest
The Hero Hercules
• Most popular and famous of Greek
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hero 's.
Often called defender of earth.
He did not seek glory, fame, or power. He performs labors because it is a divine command.
Born of Zeus and a mortal woman named Hera.
Fathered three sons.
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Where ever he went he made the land a safer place for people to live. •
The labors of Hercules indicate he probably existed in a femaledominated society.
The Villain ( Eurystheus)
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King of Tiryns
Communicated with Hercules through his servants
Very literal and strict with his commands
Abused his Authority
He also feared that Hercules would become a threat to his power Other Archetypes
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His mother Hera
Hades God of death
His wife the princess
All creatures and monsters he had to face while completing the commands given by Eurystheus such as
Cerberus, Hydra, and etc…
Chris Price
• Hercules is the Roman name for the Greek divine hero
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Heracles
Son of Zeus and a mortal woman Alcmene
Hera the wife of Zeus was jealous of Hercules and took revenge on Hercules’ family
Hercules set out to redeem himself with what is known as the 12 Labours of Hercules
Had many other adventures which he proved his heroic statis
Chris Price
Hercules
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Jesus
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Father was a god and mother was a mortal
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Traveled the world helping people
Went to Olympus and became a god
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Father was God and mother was a mortal
Travel the known world healing and help people
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Died and went to heaven
Kari Fernandes
Kari Fernandes
Mary Beasley
(Hercules)
Mary Beasley
Kari Fernandes
Christofer Price
Stephanie Williams
Michelle Wynn
Hum/105 World Mythology
Professor Megge Fitz-Randolph
September 15, 2014
Agenda
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Introduction of Hercules
Introduction of Villain(s)
The research of mythological and culture origins
Analyzing the symbolisms, metaphors, and attributes
Explaining conflicts personal desires and community responsibility • Identifying the four stages within the quest
The Hero Hercules
• Most popular and famous of Greek
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•
•
•
•
hero 's.
Often called defender of earth.
He did not seek glory, fame, or power. He performs labors because it is a divine command.
Born of Zeus and a mortal woman named Hera.
Fathered three sons.
•
Where ever he went he made the land a safer place for people to live. •
The labors of Hercules indicate he probably existed in a femaledominated society.
The Villain ( Eurystheus)
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•
•
•
•
King of Tiryns
Communicated with Hercules through his servants
Very literal and strict with his commands
Abused his Authority
He also feared that Hercules would become a threat to his power Other Archetypes
•
•
•
•
His mother Hera
Hades God of death
His wife the princess
All creatures and monsters he had to face while completing the commands given by Eurystheus such as
Cerberus, Hydra, and etc…
Chris Price
• Hercules is the Roman name for the Greek divine hero
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•
•
•
Heracles
Son of Zeus and a mortal woman Alcmene
Hera the wife of Zeus was jealous of Hercules and took revenge on Hercules’ family
Hercules set out to redeem himself with what is known as the 12 Labours of Hercules
Had many other adventures which he proved his heroic statis
Chris Price
Hercules
•
Jesus
•
Father was a god and mother was a mortal
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•
Traveled the world helping people
Went to Olympus and became a god
•
Father was God and mother was a mortal
Travel the known world healing and help people
•
Died and went to heaven
Kari Fernandes
Kari Fernandes
Mary Beasley
References: • Rosenberg, D. (2011). World Mythology. Retrieved from http://create.mcgraw-hill.com.