Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Clash of the Titans


1) Who are the Titans?
The Titans are gigantic creatures descending of Gaia and Uranus, that ruled during the legendary Golden Age. Although it is mentioned in the beginning of the movie that Hades created them to overthrow Zeus. 

2)Are there any interesting motifs you see frequently appearing (Eg. Lightning bolts)? How do you interpret their meaning? Can you name a modern version, of this motif, used today?  
The lightning bolts appeared regularly as help from above from Zeus. a modern day use of the lightning bolt would be on sports drinks such as gatorade and sports teams such as warriors (nba). 

3) Is your Greek character in the movie? If so, does the film’s interpretation match your research?
No, Hercules was a no show.

4) Are any of the characters, in the movie, related (Eg. a mother or father, wife or husband, brother or sister) to your Greek myth? If so, how?
Hercules father Zues and half brother Percius are mentioned. 

5) Is their a constellation of stars named after your Greek character?
Hercules is a constellation named after Hercules. Hercules is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. It is the fifth largest of the modern constellations.

6) How is Medusa killed? Does your Greek character have a weakness?
Perseus cut her head off by looking at the reflection in his shield and closing his eyes spinning around and decapitating her. Hercules can be lustful and gluttonous.


7) Sketch at least 3 ideas for your logo and add them to this post.


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