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Perseus was one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology. He slayed the Gorgon Medusa whose gaze could turn men to stone, an exploit he swiftly followed up with the rescue of the princess Andromeda from a monstrous sea-creature. The following questions on the life of Perseus are hereby answered:
Explanation:
1. What is the “dreadful oracle” that was delivered to King Acrisius?
Acrisius, the king of Argos, was told by the oracle of Delphi that his own grandson, born to his daughter Danae, would kill him one day. This lead the King Acrisius to lock his daughter Danae in a tower. However, the god Zeus was still able to came in and he impregnated Danae with Perseus.
2. What adventure does Polydectes suggest that Perseus undertake?
King Polydectes, who wanted Danae to become his wife, gave Perseus a dangerous mission. Knowing that he would not be able to get Danae for himself as long as Perseus was there to protect her, the king made a plan to send Perseus not only far away but also to a risky task. Polydectes told Perseus to kill Medusa and to prove it by handing him over its head.
3. List three perilous encounters that Perseus experienced during his
adventure.
- Perseus’ encounter with Graeae- The Graeae were three old sisters, who shared a single eye between them. The Graeae did not initially want to help Perseus, but he managed to steal their eye. Perseus refused to give back the eye until they agreed to help him.
- Perseus’ encounter with the Nymphs- The Graeae told Perseus about the nymphs and where to find them. When Perseus found them, they significantly assisted him with three important gifts:
- winged sandals, which would allow him to fly through the air;
- a cap of darkness, which would make him invisible;
- and a special metallic pouch for Medusa’s head.
3. Perseus’ encounter with the Sea Monster- As Perseus was flying home on his winged sandals, Perseus passed by Ethiopia and he saw a beautiful girl, Andromeda, who was the princess of the land, chained to a rocky cliff and about to be devoured by a sea monster. Perseus immediately fell in love with her. Using his sword and winged sandals, Perseus killed the monster to stone by showing it Medusa’s head.
4. Explain how the oracle given to King Acrisius is fulfilled.
Perseus decided to went back to his mother’s homeland to make peace with his Grandfather Acrisius. When he was competing at an athletic competition, Perseus threw a discus and he accidentally hit an old man, not knowing that it was his grandfather Acrisius. The incident killed Acrisius instantly
5. What is Polydectes’ true motive in sending Perseus to kill Medusa?
Polydectes intended to rid of Perseus so he can marry his mother Danae. He intentionally sent Perseus to a deadly mission hoping he would never be able to go back and protect his mother
6. Medusa was beheaded by Perseus, yet her head continued to have power. Explain how the evil Gorgon’s head is beneficial to Perseus.
Perseus was able to defeat his enemies and conquer obstacles along his way by using the head of Medusa
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7. What heroic characteristics does Perseus have?
Based on his story and adventures, we can say that Perseus has the following heroic characteristics:
• Persistent
• Persuasive
• Courageous
• Humble
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8. What help does he get on his quest?
He was assisted by the gods Hermes and Athena to kill Medusa. He was also helped by the nymphs who gave him a magical sword, shield, helmet of invisibility, winged sandals, shoulder bag and an advice where he could look at Medusa’s reflection in his shiny shield.
9. How does Perseus’ quest enable him to prove himself a hero?
Perseus was able to prove himself a hero when he accepted the challenge of Polydectes. He knew the danger he would be in but he still went because he wanted to save his mother. Another proof of his heroism is his intent to make peace with his grandfather despite the hardships he caused him and his mother. He wanted to prove that he has no intentions to kill him.
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