How does Hercules save Meg?
Hercules goes to the underworld and leaps into the River Styx to recover Meg’s soul. This act would be fatal for a mortal, but his willingness to sacrifice himself is a sufficiently heroic act to restore his godhood. To Hades’s shock, Hercules climbs out of the Styx with Meg’s soul and knocks Hades into it.
What is the end result of Hercules rescuing Megara soul from the River Styx?
Meg’s injury restores Hercules’ strength, which he uses to confront Hades and retrieve Meg’s soul from the River Styx before it reaches the underworld, ultimately reviving her. Hercules’ sacrifice for Meg proves himself a true hero, becoming a god in the process and finally allowing him to return to Mount Olympus.
What happened to Meg at the end of Hercules?
After the Coliseum is saved, Meg assures Sora she’ll take care of Hercules as he rests and recovers. During the second visit, Hercules is forced to battle in the Underdome in order to save Meg and eventually sacrifices himself to save her after Hades threw her into the River Styx out of spite.
Did Hercules give up his immortality for Meg?
Hades accepts and Hercules decends into the pool of souls that is toxic to all life, As it turns out, this was an act of pure selflessness (and true love) and Hercules becomes immortal en rout to Meg’s soul, so he gets to keep his life as well. Because he is immortal (and therefore a god) he is offered a place on Mt.
Does Hercules save Meg?
Hercules is finally let to Mount Olympus after he saves Meg from Hades. His self-sacrifice helps him become a real hero and regain his god status.
Did Meg and Hercules get married?
Megara was married to Heracles by her father as a reward for the hero after he led the defense of Thebes against the Minyans at Orchomenus, and the couple had several sons together.
How long did Hercules give up his strength for saving Meg?
24 hours
As soon as he is gone, Hades confronts Hercules, offering Meg’s safety if the hero will give up his godly strength for 24 hours (long enough for Hades to conquer Olympus).