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Zeus:
The king of the gods who is also the father of Perseus. Zues, known for sleeping around, managed to get into Danaes cell by changing himself into gold rain. Then they sleep together and conceived Perseus.
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The king of the gods who is also the father of Perseus. Zues, known for sleeping around, managed to get into Danaes cell by changing himself into gold rain. Then they sleep together and conceived Perseus.
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Danae:
The Mother of Perseus, who was sent down the river with her new born baby by her father. The two were pulled out of the water by a fisherman, Dictys. Dictys' brother King Polydectes wanted to marry Danae.
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The Mother of Perseus, who was sent down the river with her new born baby by her father. The two were pulled out of the water by a fisherman, Dictys. Dictys' brother King Polydectes wanted to marry Danae.
"DANAE." , Greek Mythology Index. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2014.
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Perseus:
The main character in this epic, who is sent to kill Medusa. He received help from Athena and Hermes who gave Perseus a sword, a mirrored shield, and winged sandals, these gifts were used to escapes Medusas sisters. Perseus turned to Atlas for help and when denied the guest- friendship bond, Perseus turned Atlas into stone. Perseus turned Polydectes into stone to save his mother. At the end of the Epic he gave Athena the head of Medusa.
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The main character in this epic, who is sent to kill Medusa. He received help from Athena and Hermes who gave Perseus a sword, a mirrored shield, and winged sandals, these gifts were used to escapes Medusas sisters. Perseus turned to Atlas for help and when denied the guest- friendship bond, Perseus turned Atlas into stone. Perseus turned Polydectes into stone to save his mother. At the end of the Epic he gave Athena the head of Medusa.
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Medusa:
Medusa was a gorgon, or a hideous monster with snakes for hair. Just by looking at her she could turn you into stone. Her head was given to Athena, a god who Medusa had upset in a different myth.
"Visions of Whimsy." : Medusa. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2014.
Medusa was a gorgon, or a hideous monster with snakes for hair. Just by looking at her she could turn you into stone. Her head was given to Athena, a god who Medusa had upset in a different myth.
"Visions of Whimsy." : Medusa. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2014.
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Andromeda:
She was going to be killed by a sea monster as a sacrifice to Poseidon but Perseus saves her and slays the monster. The she marries Perseus.
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She was going to be killed by a sea monster as a sacrifice to Poseidon but Perseus saves her and slays the monster. The she marries Perseus.
"Andromeda." Uncyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2014."Cut-off Heads in Art.
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Dictys:
The Fisherman who saved Perseus and Danae when he found them caught in his nets. Brother to King Polydectes.
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The Fisherman who saved Perseus and Danae when he found them caught in his nets. Brother to King Polydectes.
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Polydectes:
The King of Seriphos and also the brother of the fisherman. He sent Perseus to retrieve the head of Medusa, assuming he would never come back. In the end is turned to stone by Perseus.
" Cut-off Heads in Art." N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
The King of Seriphos and also the brother of the fisherman. He sent Perseus to retrieve the head of Medusa, assuming he would never come back. In the end is turned to stone by Perseus.
" Cut-off Heads in Art." N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
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Athena:
Goddess of wisdom who helps Persus on his voyage.
"Practicing Astrologer." Practicing Astrologer. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
Goddess of wisdom who helps Persus on his voyage.
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Hermes:
Messenger of the gods and can transform between the mortal world and the gods world. Also provided Perseus assistance on his travels.
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Messenger of the gods and can transform between the mortal world and the gods world. Also provided Perseus assistance on his travels.
"Mythology Nerds Ahoy (Hermes Was the Greek God of Theives, Messengers...)."Mythology Nerds Ahoy (Hermes Was the Greek God of Theives, Messengers...). N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014."
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Graeae:
Three old women who shared eye between all of them. They told Perseus where he would find Medusa.
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Three old women who shared eye between all of them. They told Perseus where he would find Medusa.
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Atlas:
After denying to help Perseus get some rest and food, he was turned into stone; he was then stuck holding the world on his shoulders.
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After denying to help Perseus get some rest and food, he was turned into stone; he was then stuck holding the world on his shoulders.
"西洋文å¸æ¦‚è«–." N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2014.
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Poseidon:
King of the sea who was mad that Andromeda was prettier than all his daughters. He sent a sea monster to attack and as a result Andromeda was a sacrifice to calm the King.
Mythology of Gods Poseidon Greek God." Poseidon Greek God. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2014.
King of the sea who was mad that Andromeda was prettier than all his daughters. He sent a sea monster to attack and as a result Andromeda was a sacrifice to calm the King.
Mythology of Gods Poseidon Greek God." Poseidon Greek God. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2014.
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