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What did Perseus receive from Hermes?
flying shoes/sandals
Why did Medusa get changed into a gorgon?
She bragged about her beauty, and even said she was more beautiful than the goddess Athena.
What does immortal mean?
Never dies, lives forever
Who was the goddess Athena's father?
Zeus
Who was Atlas and what was his job?
Atlas was the god who held the heavens and earth apart.
What was the scimitar?
A sword covered with diamonds and precious stones.
What were the 2 dangerous things about Medusa?
poisonous snake haired and eyes that turned living things to stone
What does renown mean?
Hint: To earn yourself renown, and win a place among the gods.
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.
Who was Perseus's father?
Poseidan, the god of the sea
What does girded mean?
to put on
What did Perseus use to become invisible?
The hat of darkness.
How could you escape Medusa's stare?
By using something to see her reflection, not look at her
What is a scimitar?
A jeweled sword
What was Poseidan's symbol?
a trident
What did the Three Gray Sisters share?
one eye and one tooth
What was given to Perseus to avoid looking at Medusa?
A shield to use as a mirror.
How did Perseus have to carry Medusa's head?
with a goatskin
What does lingered mean?
Hung around, did not leave
What did Perseus ride on to get to the Unshapen land?
dolphins
How did Perseus get the Three Gray Sisters to help him?
He stole their eye and would not give it back until they told him the way to the Gorgons.
What did Perseus "use" to get information from the Three Gray Sisters?
Their ONLY eye
Who else lived with Medusa on the Unshapen land?
her 2 sisters, who were also gorgons
What does relent mean?
HINT: "You shall not see your mother, lest your heart relent at her weeping."
to cease resistance : give in.
What was Zeus's symbol?
lightening bolt
What did the Nymphs give to Perseus?
The hat of darkness