The Loves of Hercules

Set in a legendary ancient world drawing on Greek myth, where kings, oracles and gods shape fates. Heroes roam between kingdoms and befriend or battle monstrous creatures. The period is marked by rituals, quests and spectacular battles, rather than modern chronology.

The action unfolds in the mythic kingdom of Ecalia, ruled by King Eurysteus, a land of political intrigue and martial power. The nearby Amazon realm, led by Queen Hippolyta, expands the geography of conflict and alliance. The story traverses royal capitals, battlefield plains, and the perilous gates of the Underworld, where monsters lurk and prophecies loom.

🗡️ Vengeance and Mercy

Driven by the murder of his wife and a vow of vengeance, Hercules pursues justice across Ecalia. Yet he is repeatedly faced with mercy, choosing to spare Deianira to protect innocent lives. Licos's manipulations test his resolve, forcing him to distinguish righteous anger from blind revenge. The theme frames the film's moral tension between retribution and mercy.

🎯 Power and Deceit

Licos engineers a political trap to seize the throne, using murder and deception to destabilize the realm. He aims to frame Hercules for the king's death and to remove the hero as a rival to Deianira's hand. The plot thickens as betrayals ripple through palace and battlefield alike.

🕊️ Justice and Ritual

The story centers on a rite to appease the goddess of justice, requiring Deianira to prove her innocence through trial and mercy. Oracles weigh in as the truth emerges, and the bonds to the state are tested by law and ritual. Hercules must decide how mercy fits within the sacred demands of justice.

🌿 Monsters and Trials

Hercules faces the Hydra and a perilous escape from the Underworld, testing his strength and endurance. The Amazon alliance and magical interventions heighten the stakes of every battle. The cost of war is felt in sacrifices, such as Némée's life and the destruction of Hippolyta's living trees.