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THE RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC IS DISNEY'S "HERCULES" (1997)
This will be your modern source, and it can be a book, graphic novel, movie, video game, or any medium
that contains a narrative and/or character inspired by Greek and Roman mythology.
then, you will research the most relevant ancient Greek and/or Roman sources for the
myth or mythological subject you have chosen. You must find at least two primary
sources from two different contexts (different genres of literature, different historical
periods, different cultures), though the length and level of detail of your sources may
require you to find more.
For an example of the type of source needed, one from Archaic Greece and another from Classical Greece; or, one from the Roman Empire written originally in Latin and another from the Roman Empire written by a Greek. 1) the author (if there is one), 2) the title, 3) what kind of source it is (e.g., epic poem, tragedy, Attic kylix, temple pediment, etc.), 4) the date and/or period of composition.
Explanation & Answer
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The Mythology of Heracles: Then and Now
I.
Introduction
1. Heracles is one of the most famous Greco-Roman mythical heroes (Packman 207).
2. His story has been told and retold over thousands of years with some variations
depending on who the audience is (Dionysius 29-30).
II.
Predominant Traits of Heracles
1. In both Greek and Roman mythologies, the character illustrated by Heracles/Hercules
wore a lion pelt.
2. They did also carry clubs, and were tough on the people they regarded as rivals
(Packman 208-9).
3. Sedley (19-20) argues that in spite of these seemingly controversial qualities,
Heracles/Hercules was a hero.
III.
Comparison Between the Views of Dionysius of Halicarnassus, Lucretius, and Ovid
1. Heracles was recognized as the master of what the Greek referred to as the Olympian
order (Dionysius, 29).
2. He came to be kno...
