Hercules and Dionysus are arguably the most popular Greeks in Greek Mythology for many reasons. There was even a Disney movie created after Hercules even though it’s not accurate to the true myth.
Hercules is a very well known Greek like Zeus and Poseidon are. Hercules can be reckless, stupid, drunk, crosses the line, and is a womanizer. Hercules isn’t like other Greeks. Hercules is the son of Zeus and Alcmena. But why is Hercules so popular? Hercules is so popular because we can relate to him unlike other gods. We mess up, we get drunk, and we do stupid things like he does. A few characteristics of Hercules is that he has a bad temper, lack of self-control, wore lion skin, and loves the attention he gets. Hercules may have many bad qualities, but according to a Greek Mythology website, “viewing Hercules as simply a strong buffoon is unfair. He may have held grudges, but he would also do anything to help a friend.” So, stay off of Hercules bad side and your life should be a little less stressful.
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Dionysus is crazy and unpredictable like Hercules can be. Dionysus was different in the sense that Dionysus enjoyed dressing up as a girl after doing it to hide from Hera. It’s interesting because Hercules has many run ins with Hera throughout his life. So, after he dressed up as a girl, he decided to keep doing it. Dionysus shares the same dad as Hercules and his mother is Semele. Dionysus was born in quite an interesting way. Dionysus mother, Semele, was burned to a crisp because Zeus’s glory was too much for a human. So Zeus rescued baby Dionysus and stitched him to his thigh until he was ready to be born. Dionysus being born from Zeus gave him the power of being