This is not a slam on anyone, but I always considered the classic
stories of Greek/Roman gods to show lots of personality. You have
jealousy, lust, fear, etc. in every story. If you mean these characters
have been re-interperted for a modern era, I agree that the Hercules/Xena
shows achieve that, but I never thought of the older versions as being
without personality.
These shows are the only currently running sword and sorcery genre
I can think of on TV. Highland has some elements, but also touches on
urban fantasy and a few other fantasies. It is interesting to see this
type of material after years of so little being shown.
Colleen
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>I like the idea that the gods have personalities.
>Come on, NegaBurn! Whenever did gods have a personalities?
I personally love the idea that gods have personalities, Ares is the best.
But some of them are totally hilarious (i.e. : Aphrodite). The idea that
gods have personalities is, in general, meant to give them a more personal
touch. It works great.
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