Sword & Sandal for the Soul
Last night we watched Hercules: Prisoner of Evil, starring Reg Park. I recall watching this adventure under various other titles over the years, and I recall seeing another Hercules tale called Prisoner of Evil at some point in the past. Faulty Memory? The fluidity of Peplum titles? Who can say? But it matters not, for I love watching these movies.
In this atypical mythological epic Hercules is a barbarian chieftain vying with fierce Mongol tribes. The prize they all seek: Who among them will be the Great Khan?
There's a mysterious monster, lots of intrigue, a secret love affair with the Khan's daughter... and the return of Hercules' younger brother, a man with his own agenda.
After watching this film I unburdened myself of whatever mythic stereotypes still held sway in my psyche and opened myself up to new creative possibilities in archetypal expression.
Larger Than Life Living in the World Today
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