Young Hercules (Novelization)
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Young Hercules (Novelization) is the novelization of the Young Hercules (Movie Pilot) starring Ian Bohen as Hercules.
The novelization is by Mel Odom.
Based on the teleplay by Andrew Dettman & Daniel Truly.
Story by Rob Tapert and Andrew Dettman & Daniel Truly.
Blurb
Half man, half god, and all teen... a new hero bursts forth in an epic adventure!
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Young Hercules has never met his father, Zeus, king of the gods, and he longs to be worthy of him. But while Hercules' strength is great, he doesn't possess the skills of a warrior hero. He must learn these wt the academy of the wise centaur Cheiron, along with his childhood friend Iolaus and Jason, crown prince of Corinth.
But Hercules already has a deadly enemy who will stop at nothing to destroy him - his half-brother Ares, god of war. When the cadets set off on a desperate quest to save Jason's kingdom, they must conquer a giant and battle a siren - not knowing that they've stepped into a trap carefully set by a vengeful god determined to destroy the son of Zeus.
Characters (In order of mention)
Hercules
Ares
Zeus (mention only)
Old Chadduz the cobbler (mention only)
Discord
King Aeson
Iolaus
Occam
The Greedy Jeweler
Alcmene
Iphicles (mention only)
Cheiron
Jason
Alcestor
Mikos
Thamus
Liardus
Enyo
Locations
Cave of Ares
River of Skulls
Corinth
Mount Olympus (mention only)
Alcmene's Home
Items
Mythology and Mythical Creatures
Plot Arcs
Differences between the Movie and the Novelization
Herc's Obsession With Zeus
Cheiron's Advice
Hercules is 'The Responsible One'
Jail or Cheiron's Academy
Quotes
The man seemed to take no offense. "Well, a wheel has many spokes."
"Yes, and a bird has wings, a dog has paws, a bull has horns," Hercules said, rolling his eyes. "But you've probably observed that, too."
Iolaus spun the cudgel again, making it flash.
Hercules tried to mirror the movement, but keeping up with the spinning cudgel and his footing was too much. He fell and landed on his back.
"Looks like Hercules is a little off key," Iolaus observed, smirking.
"Again?" Iolaus glared at him in disbelief.
"Yeah," Hercules said "First the twister. then tomorrow there'll be a horse and a jackass missing."
Iolaus shook his head. "I'm only taking the horse."
Hercules smirked. "I know."
Hercules shook his head. "It's all right. I'll come back later."
Yvenna smiled and sat on the riverbank. "Suit yourself."
"Fine." He hesitated. "So - if you'll just turn around-"
"Turn my back on you?"
Hercules nodded hopefully.
She almost took pity on him, then shook her head, laughing inside. "Never. Besides, I've been to Athens. I've seen statues. We're both mature cadets."
Hercules looked totally helpless.
