The Disneyfication of Greek mythology in 1997 animation Hercules is pretty hilarious if you're familiar with the real (and very messed up) lore. In the movie, Zeus, Hera and Hercules are presented as one big wholesome family. The actual legend is full of adultery, violence, revenge, and terrible parenting. In the Disney movie, Hercules is the beloved child of Zeus and Hera. He is stripped of his immortality by Hades and forced to life as a mortal on earth. In the original myth, Hercules is not…

When I was a kid I was completely obsessed with Greek and Roman mythology . The myths were dark, yet vibrant. The violence, drama and edge of these ancient myths made cutesy fairy tales seem utterly pathetic in comparison. I wanted grotesque monsters.. I wanted bloody, gruesome deaths. I wanted magic (good and bad), and freaky sex. And the myths were more than happy to deliver. My favorite, in particular, was the tale of Hades and Persephone. Anything having to do with the God of the Underworld…

Memes with a bit of educational zest

Myths are freaky.