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The Prophecy
The Island
The Quest
The Return
Miscellaneous
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What prophecy did the Oracle at Delphi reveal to Acrisius?
That he would be killed by his grandson.
100
Why was Medusa punished by Athene?
She met with Poseidon in Athene's temple, a very disrespectuf act.
100
How does Perseus get the Gray Sisters to tell him how to find the Nymphs?
He threatens to destroy their only eye.
100
Who does Perseus rescue from the sea monster?
Andromeda.
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Why didn't King Acrisius want his daughter to get married?
He was afraid his son-in-law would try to kill him to get the throne.
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What does Acrisius do to prevent the prophecy from coming true?
Builds a tower around his daughter without doors so that she cannot be with any men.
200
Why does Polydectes want to get rid of Perseus?
So he can force Danae to marry him.
200
What 3 pieces of equipment do the Nymphs give Perseus?
1. Bronze shield - like a mirror 2. Cap of Darkness 3. Sickle-shaped sword
200
What did Cassiopeia do to get Poseidon angry?
She said the she and her daughter were more beautiful than any Nereid.
200
What does Perseus mean?
Avenger.
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Why didn't Acrisius kill his daughter?
He was afraid the gods would punish him if he did.
300
What rash promise does Perseus make to Polydectes?
He will bring back the head of Medusa or forfeit his own head.
300
How does Perseus kill Medusa?
He sneaks up on her while she is sleeping and cuts off her head.
300
What did Perseus do to Polydectes when he returned?
Turned him to stone with Medusa's head.
300
Who is Perseus' father?
Zeus
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What does Acrisius do with Danae and her son?
He puts them in a boat without food, water or oars and casts them adrift in the sea.
400
What two gods offer assistance to Perseus with his quest?
Hermes and Athene.
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What do the Nymphs guard for Hera?
Golden apple tree.
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How was Acrisius' prophecy fulfilled?
Perseus unintentionally turned him to stone when he killed Polydectes.
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What did Perseus do with Medusa's head?
Threw it into the sea.
500
How do Danae and her son survive in the boat.
There is a light rain to give them water and a gull drops a fish in the boat for food. Then they drift by an island and are rescued.
500
What 2 things do the gods provide Perseus with to aid in his quest?
1. Winged sandals 2. Instructions about finding the Gray Sisters and the Nymphs of the West
500
Who are the 2 children born from Medusa's blood?
Chrysaor and Pegasus
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What did Perseus do with his gifts from the Nymphs?
He gave the shield to Athene, the Cap of Darkness to Hermes and he kept the sword and winged sandals for himself.
500
What strange thing happened to Perseus' bronze shield?
The reflection of Medusa was permanently burned into it.