Vocab #1
A fancy, formal dinner. (n)
The vocab word is banquet.
That which happened or must happen to someone because of fate or luck. (n)
The vocab word is destiny.
How many characters are there in the story? Page 276
There are eight characters in the story.
Medusa has snakes on her head.
Why does King Polydectes ask Perseus to bring him the head of Medusa?
He hopes asking for it will cause Perseus to leave his mother behind.
To invent or think out. (v)
The vocab word is devise.
A human being. (n)
The vocab word is mortal.
Where is the story set? Page 277
The story is set in Ancient Greece.
How does Perseus defeat Medusa? Page 281
Perseus defeats Medusa by cutting her head off.
Why do the gods visit Perseus in Medusa’s bedroom?
to give him the tools he needs to beat her
Worry, pain, or suffering, or anything that caused suffering. (n)
The vocab word is distress.
Opposite in direction, position, or movement; backward. (adj)
The vocab word is reverse.
Can Perseus afford to bring Polydectes a gift? Page 277
No, Perseus cannot afford to bring Polydectes a gift.
Why is Andromeda chained to a rock? Page 281
Andromeda is chained to a rock because her mother insulted Poseidon by claiming her daughter was more beautiful than his.
What does Andromeda do when Perseus tells her who he is?
She tells him that the king has punished his mother.
An extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest. (n)
The vocab word is odyssey.
To cast out of a country by official action. (v)
The vocab word is banish.
What does Danae think will happen to Perseus if he goes on this odyssey? Page 278.
Danae thinks that if Perseus goes on this odyssey, that it will lead to certain death.
T or F
Polydectes believed that Perseus would be victorious. Page 284
False. Polydectes did not believe Perseus would be victorious.
What will happen to Perseus if he looks upon Medusa?
Perseus will turn to stone.
Looking very ugly or frightening; disgusting. (adj)
The vocab word is hideous.
Causing a feeling of horror; dreadful; frightening. (adj)
The vocab word is horrid.
Which gods give Perseus gifts? What are they the god of? What gifts did they give Perseus?
Zeus, Athena, and Hermes give Perseus gifts. Zeus is the father of all the gods, Athena is the goddess of courage, and Hermes is the god of travel. Zeus gives Perseus his sword, Athena gives Perseus a shield and knapsack, and Hermes gives Perseus his winged sandals.
How does Perseus defeat Polydectes? Page 284
Perseus defeats Polydectes by asking everyone that calls him a friend to look away and pulls out Medusa's head to turn them to stone.
How is Perseus able to conquer Medusa?
Perseus uses the sword of Zeus to cut off Medusa’s head and put it in Athena’s knapsack.