In Hercules, a fusion of classical motifs, artistic pieces and architectural elements are deployed by artists to establish a “lived-in’”world in which characters such as Hercules, Meg, Phil and Pegasus operate. These backgrounds in the film work with and support the narrative. ![]() However, in addition to narrative changes, the setting, background and landscape featured throughout the film serve the same function and are deserving of further attention. The narrative presented in Disney’s 1997 film Hercules added but also erased elements of Hercules’ core myth to render the film appropriate, relevant and relatable for their audience has already been well discussed by reception scholars in the past two decades. “Long Ago, in the Faraway Land of Ancient Greece”: Setting the Scene and Establishing Engagement in Disney’s HerculesĪdapting millennia-old myths such as those belonging to the Greek demigod (and later, god) Hercules to modern audiences in the 20th century, let alone a primarily juvenile and parental audience is a challenging task given the disparity in time, culture and space between the two. AREZZOLO, Amy / University of New England, Australia
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