7 Movies Based On Mythology

Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 19, 2024

Immortals (2011)

Inspired by Greek mythology, follows Theseus, a mortal chosen by Zeus to lead a fight against King Hyperion, who seeks to unleash the imprisoned Titans. Theseus must prevent the Titans from overthrowing the gods.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)

The film follows Percy Jackson, a demigod and son of Poseidon, as he embarks on a quest to prevent a war among the Olympian gods. Percy encounters various Greek myths, including Medusa, Hades, and the Furies.

Hercules (2014)

An action-adventure fantasy film directed by Brett Ratner where Hercules, a self-proclaimed demigod who is hired to lead the armies of Thrace into battle against a warlord.

Gods of Egypt (2016)

A fantasy action film directed by Alex Proyas, based on a fantastical version of ancient Egyptian deities where the Egyptian god Horus, partners with a mortal Egyptian thief, on a quest to rescue his love and to save the world.

Thor (2011)

A Marvel superhero movie draws heavily from Norse mythology, centering on Thor, the God of Thunder. The film follows Thor's banishment from Asgard to Earth after his reckless actions reignite an ancient war.

Clash of the Titans (2010)

A remake of the 1981 film, the movie is rooted in Greek mythology and follows Perseus, the son of Zeus, as he embarks on a perilous journey to defeat the monstrous Kraken and stop the gods from destroying humanity.

Troy (2004)

Based on Homer's The Iliad follows the Trojan War, focusing on the legendary Greek hero Achilles, and the siege of Troy. The movie portrays the battle between the Greeks and Trojans sparked by the abduction of Helen.

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