Disney’s Hercules: 5 Reasons Why Meg Isn’t The Typical Princess (& 5 Ways She Is)
Disney is well-known for its female leads and princesses. Some take on more typical roles like Cinderella and her glass slipper. While others have become an inspiration and character with heart and grit like Moana or Mulan. In 1997, Disney debuted Hercules, but a princess wasn't the main star.
Related: Hercules: 5 Things That Didn't Age Well (& 5 That Are Timeless)
It told the Greek tale of Hercules and his backstory as the son of Zeus. Even a greek god needs a love interest. Megara, or Meg for short, was the deuteragonist who fans adored. She broke the stereotype of the damsel and had her own tragic story to tell. She's witty and a snarky "femme fatale." But while she may not be a chip off the old block, she still falls into many characteristics of a Disney princess.
Related: Hercules: 5 Things That Didn't Age Well (& 5 That Are Timeless)
It told the Greek tale of Hercules and his backstory as the son of Zeus. Even a greek god needs a love interest. Megara, or Meg for short, was the deuteragonist who fans adored. She broke the stereotype of the damsel and had her own tragic story to tell. She's witty and a snarky "femme fatale." But while she may not be a chip off the old block, she still falls into many characteristics of a Disney princess.
- 1/9/2021
- ScreenRant
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