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Q: Whats the story of perseus and medusa called?
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What story is Medusa from?

Medusa is the monster slain by Perseus, the oldest of the Greek heroes.


Who is the character of the story Medusa and Athena?

If you're talking about Perseus and the Gorgon's head, than it's Perseus. If you're talking about the story about who Medusa got her snake hair, then it's just Poseidon, Medusa and Athena.


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.


Where did the story Medusa and perseus originate?

In 2011, the art meusem.


What motivates the hero Medusa in the story of Perseus?

Medusa was not a hero- her actions were motivated by the fact that she was a monster.


What language was the story of the Medusa and Perseus first recorded?

Greek was the language of this story thank you


What were the main characters in this story Perseus and gorgons?

Acrisius, Danaë, Perseus, Polydectes, gorgons (Medusa, Stheno, Euryale), Andromeda.


What is the conflict in gorgons head story?

The conflict in the story of Perseus and Medusa's head is mainly between Perseus and Medusa. Perseus must find a way to defeat Medusa, who can turn people to stone with her gaze, in order to fulfill his quest and protect his kingdom. It is also symbolic of the eternal struggle between good and evil.


What are the grey ones called in the Medusa story?

When Perseus travels to defeat Medusa, a gorgon, he must first locate the island on which they live. To do this, he goes to the grey ones, or as they are known in the story, the Gray Women, who can see all with their one eye.


What is the moral to the story in the myth called Perseus and Medusa?

Is it true that Greek God Zues wanted Medusa to be with him but she didn't want to so King Zues turned er ugly


Which story event in Perseus best shows that the ancient Greeks valued intelligence?

Perseus boasts that he will bring back Medusa's head as a wedding gift.


What is the mythology or story behind the name constellation Cassiopeia?

The story of Perseus and Medusa involves him passing a coastal city plagued by a vicious seamonster called Cetus on his way back from killing Medusa. The people were sacrificing Andromeda (who Perseus fell in love with) to Cetus because it was ruining their lives and they were trying to placate it. Perseus showed Cetus Medusa's head and Cetus turned to stone. He then took Andromeda with him on his journey home and later married her. Cassiopeia was the mother of Andromeda. Cepheus, Andromeda's father, is also a constellation, as is Andromeda (chained to a rock).