Hercules characters

Disney's Hercules is getting a live-action remake, and fans are hoping Danny Devito reprises his role as Philoctetes, the Satyr -- or Phil, for short.

For a true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.Zeus Zeus is a major character in Disney's 1997 animated feature film Hercules. The mighty ruler of the gods, Zeus controls the universe and presides over Mount Olympus, with the power to control thunder and lightning. He is also father to Hercules, who—under Zeus' guidance—would become the greatest hero in all of Greece. Zeus is jovial and carefree, which makes him a beloved figure amongst his godly…

From animated Disney film, “Hercules” (1997).

From animated Disney film, “Hercules” (1997).

From animated Disney film, “Hercules” (1997).

Pegasus is a major character in Disney's 1997 animated feature film Hercules. He acts as Hercules' best friend and personal steed. Described by Zeus himself as "a magnificent horse with the brain of a bird", Pegasus' behavior mixes elements of both a noble steed and a bird. Quirky behaviors of his include clicking his tongue, whistling, and at times, perching on one of Hercules' shoulders. Pegasus also seems to possess a very high level of power to be able to free himself from chaining by…

*HERCULES, 1997