A character named Philoctetes makes an appearance in the 1997 animated movie Hercules, although the character is largely based on the centaur Chiron in the original Greek mythology. In it, Philoctetes (usually referred to simply as "Phil") is a satyr and Hercules' trainer.

Who was Hercules trained by?

Heracles – The son of Zeus. Some versions of Greek mythology state that Heracles was trained by Chiron. Jason – In an early tradition, Aeson gave his son Jason to the Centaur Chiron to rear at the time when he was deposed by King Pelias. Jason is the captain of the Argonauts.

Who trained Hercules Chiron or Philoctetes?

Philoctetes, also known as Phil, is Hercules' trainer. He is also a satyr. Phil has many hero rules, all of which he has tried to teach to Hercules.