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How did Acrisius die?
King Acrisius died when his grandson Perseus accidentally hit him with a discus.
Was Hera mother of Perseus?
No, Perseus' mother was Danaë, who was the only child of Acrisius, King of Argos. According to a prophecy, Acrisius was supposed to be killed by his daughter's son. To prevent this, Acrisius kept Danaë locked up in his palace, but one day Zeus came to her in the form of a shower of gold, and impregnated her. A few months later, she gave birth to their son, Perseus.
Who is persus mothers?
Perseus was the son of Danae, who was the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos.
Who sealed Perseus and her mother in what?
Perseus and his mother, Danae, were sealed in a wooden chest and set to sea by her father, Acrisius, King of Argos.
In what Greek myth did Perseus fight Medusa?
This sory starts with King Acrisius, who is afraid of getting a grandson by his daughter Danae. She is visited by Zeus and gives birth to Perseus. Acrisius puts these two in an old boat on the Mediterranean, hoping the will drown. Eventually they find themselves in the palace of King Polydectes, who wants to get rid of Perseus (now a grown man) in order to woo Danae. So he sends Perseus on a misson to kill Medusa, the terrible monster. and so on.
What was Perseus' birthplace?
Danaë most likely bore him in Argos, for her father was Acrisius, King of Argos
What happens to Acrisius in the end?
In the end, Acrisius dies at the hands of his grandson Perseus during a discus-throwing competition. This fulfills the prophecy that his daughter Danaë's son would kill him, as he tried to prevent Perseus from becoming the king of Argos.
In the movie clash of the titans Perseus and his mother were set adrift in the ocean by whom?
Perseus and his mother(Danae) were sent adrift by Danae's father King Acrisius.
Who was Perseus' mom or dad?
Danae was the mother of Perseus in the Greek myth. His father was Zeus.
What was king acrisius personality?
Acrisius is afraid to lose his power as king, afraid of bwing overthrown by his grandchild, he stowed away Danae (Perseus mother) so he could still have his throne. king plydectes only want to marry Danae and leave Perseus, making himself selfish in his act.
Who was king acrusius?
King Acrusius was Danae's Dad, mother of PerseusBut his name was actually Acrisius, or in Greek, Ἀκρίσιος (Akrisios). He was the King of Argos and was later killed by Perseus, as was prophesied.
Who is the antagonist in the story Perseus?
In the story of Perseus, the main antagonist is King Polydectes. He sends Perseus on a dangerous quest to obtain Medusa's head, hoping that Perseus will not return and will no longer be a threat to him.
