Darker and Edgier/Myth, Legend and Folklore


 * Contrary to what popular belief holds, this is exactly what modern adaptations do to ancient Greek myths, which despite all the gruesome acts and events they tell, were surprisingly lighthearted. The grotesque demons and horrid monstrosities, the hellish underworld and evil gods (Hades in particular but many others get this treatment such as the over-emphasis on Zeus being a Memetic Rapist) we see in modern movies and videogames inspired by Greek mythology are the product of blending the ancient myths with the nightmarish medieval european folklore.