The Myth of Perseus - D'Aulaires version

Perseus' Family

100

Perseus' father

Who is Zeus?

200

Perseus' mother

Who is Danae?

300

Perseus' grandfather

Who is Acrisius?

400

The building where Perseus' grandfather locked up his mother

What is a sealed chamber without window or doors, only an opening in the roof?

Tools and Weapons

100

This person carried Perseus to the three nymphs of the north

Who is Hermes?

200

This object allowed Perseus to see Medusa without being turned to stone

What is a mirrored shield?

300

Hermes lent this weapon to Perseus

What is a sharp sword?

400

The gifts given to Perseus by the three nymphs of the north

What are the winged sandals, a cap to make Perseus invisible, and a magic bag?

Battles

100

Perseus killed this snake-haired monster

Who is Medusa?

200

Perseus rescued his future wife from this creature

What is a sea monster?

300

This god sent the sea monster to kill Andromeda

Who is Poseidon?

400

This creature sprang from Medusa's neck after she was killed.

What is Pegasus?

Background

100

Perseus stole this from the Gray Sisters so they would tell him where the Gorgons were.

What is their eye?

200

This person saved Danae and baby Perseus from the shore of an island.

Who is the fisherman (Dictys)?

300

This person tried to force Danae to marry him

Who is the king of the island (Polydectes?)

400

This person warned Acrisius that his grandson (Perseus) would kill him

Who is the oracle?