Myth-O-Mania: Difference between revisions

Lots of people (or at least those who are especially interested in that sort of thing) have some knowledge of ancient Greek mythology. Many of the myths feature brave heroes and the mighty Zeus, who rules on Mount Olympus. But in this children's series by Kate McMullan, Lord Hades, Ruler of the Underworld, [[Fractured Fairy Tale|tells you the real story of what actually happened]] because the myths we've all heard are a pack of lies told by Zeus, the biggest myth-o-maniac (old Greek-speak for "liar") ever, to make himself look good. And he only got to be ruler of Mount Olympus by cheating at cards!

 

* [[Adaptational Villainy]]: Inverted with many of the monsters, such as the Minotaur, the Hydra, Medusa, Echidna, and Orthus. In contrast with the myths, the Greek heroes' encounters with these famous monsters [[Spared by the Adaptation|tend to be resolved peacefully]] (often with the help of Hades). Hydra in particular becomes a [[True Companions|faithful ally]] of Hades and Hercules, Medusa is returned to her original form instead of being killed, and the Minotaur is a peaceful vegetarian whose "sacrifices" are his wrestling buddies instead of food.

* [[Big Eater]]: Atalanta. Hades even refers to her as this, word for word!