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Perseus is said to have killed cetus (the Whale) and rescued Andromeda. He later married her. Perseus is a constellation located in the northern hemisphere; contains the star Algol. Also, Perseus killed Medusa by cutting off her head.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoAfter making a brash promise, he didn't back away when presented a seemingly impossible task. He followed through and saved his mother from an oppressive suitor. He also faced off with a monster that was "a destroyer of cities and men" (the Cetus) to save Andromeda from an early demise... all because he thought she was beautiful.
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∙ 12y agoSo he wouldn't die. Then the closest to turn sixteen would have to decide what to do with Mount Olympus;to destroy it or keep it. Or to keep him alive if they are the underworld monsters, so they can return him to Underworld God Hades.
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∙ 13y agoTheseus was a hero for killing the gorgon.
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∙ 13y agoHe was a hero because he killed Meduca
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Why do Hermes Athena and the Nymphs of the North Help perseus in his quest to kill medusa?
there hair was a mass of writhing snakes
What dangers did Perseus face on his quest?
One of the main dangers that Perseus faced was the gorgon, Medusa.
Who sent Perseus on his quest?
Polydectes: who Perseus offered any bride gift to, as he didn't have one. Polydectes was King of the island upon which Perseus and his mother resided on, and Polydectes took advantage of the offer to send Perseus away so to woe his mother.
WHO did Hermes help?
Hermes helped many people in the Greek myths including Perseus and Odysseus.
Who helped Perseus?
The gods Hermes, Athena and Hades helped Perseus when heneeded help to find the Gormans (his quest was to bring Medusa's head to Polydects). They gave him equipment to help fight Medusa and told where she was. The equipment he was given was a adamantine curved sword from Hermes, a highly-polished bronze shield from Athena and a helmet of invisibility from Hades.
Why do Hermes Athena and the Nymphs of the North Help perseus in his quest to kill medusa?
there hair was a mass of writhing snakes
What is the situational archetype for the story of Perseus?
There are a number: The Quest - in which Perseus must go on a quest to save his honor (he had no horse to give to the host of a feast in honor of Neptune) The Task - the task Perseus must do is to kill the Gorgon Medusa and bring back her head. The Journey - Along the way, Perseus encounters a number of people and things, some which he must overcome to continue.
How does Perseus get his gift in the book?
Perseus receives gifts from the gods in the book "Perseus". Hermes gives him a sword, Athena provides a polished shield, Hades lends him his helmet of invisibility, and Zeus gifts him with winged sandals. These gifts help Perseus on his quest to slay Medusa and save Andromeda.
What dangers did Perseus face on his quest?
One of the main dangers that Perseus faced was the gorgon, Medusa.
Who sent Perseus on his quest?
Polydectes: who Perseus offered any bride gift to, as he didn't have one. Polydectes was King of the island upon which Perseus and his mother resided on, and Polydectes took advantage of the offer to send Perseus away so to woe his mother.
Why does Zeus help danae and perseus survive?
He loved Danae, and Perseus was his child.
Who is the antagonist in the story Perseus?
In the story of Perseus, the main antagonist is King Polydectes. He sends Perseus on a dangerous quest to obtain Medusa's head, hoping that Perseus will not return and will no longer be a threat to him.
WHO did Hermes help?
Hermes helped many people in the Greek myths including Perseus and Odysseus.
How do you spell polydictes?
The king of Seriphos who sent Perseus on his quest against Medusa was Polydectes.
Who helped Perseus?
The gods Hermes, Athena and Hades helped Perseus when heneeded help to find the Gormans (his quest was to bring Medusa's head to Polydects). They gave him equipment to help fight Medusa and told where she was. The equipment he was given was a adamantine curved sword from Hermes, a highly-polished bronze shield from Athena and a helmet of invisibility from Hades.
How did Hermes and Athena help perseus?
Athena gave Perseus a polished shield, and Hermes gave Perseus a sword to attack Medusa with.
Who tried to kill Medusa?
The Greek hero Perseus killed Medusa. He took his reflecting mirror and shined it to Medusa. Then, she cut off her head and she threw it into a nearby pond.
