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Why do Hermes Athena and the nymphs help Perseus try to kill Medusa?
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Why do Hermes Athena and the Nymphs of the North Help perseus in his quest to kill medusa?
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What is a story about Hermes?
Hermes aided Perseus in killing the gorgon (Medusa) by giving Perseus his winged sandals and telling him to find the Gray Sisters so they could direct him to the nymphs of the North. When he reached the nymphs they would give him Zeus' sword, Hades' helmet, and Athena's shield.
What are the divine gifts Perseus receives as he sets out on his quest to kill Medusa?
Perseus was given a sword that couldn't be broken by the Gorgon's scales, no matter how hard they were( from Hermes) and a shield and a knapsack ( from Athena).Additional answer:Also the winged sandals (from Hermes) and an invisibility cap.NO the invisibility cap was kept by the (sea?) nymphsim not sure what kind of nymphs
Why did Athena help Perseus defeat Medusa?
Perseus went to a cave where Medusa lived with her two other Gorgon sisters Stheno and Euryale. He received guidance from the Hesperides. The cave is assumed to be in Greece or on one of its islands.
When did Athena help Perseus?
While on his quest for the Gorgons & Medusa in N. Africa, Athena came to him and gave him advice. He should only approach them at night when they are sleeping, even though he wore the 'cap of invisibility' given to him by the nymphs.
What produces a medusa?
medusa and her gorgon sisters were nymphs posiedon was "dating" medusa athena caught them in her temple and turned medusa and her sisters into gorgons
What gifts do the Nymphs of the north give perseus?
The Nymphs of the north give Perseus a cap of darkness or invisibility and a pair of winged sandals to aid him in his quest to defeat Medusa and escape her sisters.
Did Medusa die by looking in the mirror?
No, Perseus was sent to kill Medusa, but knowing he couldn't do it by himself he sought the help of the gods. Hermes, also known as mercury guided him to the gray sisters, who in exchange for their eye, told him how to get the the nymphs of the north. Here he got a sack that would grow to fit anything that was put into it, a pair of winged sandals that would allow him to fly, and a hat that would make him invisible. With these gifts and the sword of Hermes, he set of to kill Medusa, before he got there Athena "arrived" and gave him her breast-plate, which was actually a highly reflective shield. Perseus killed Medusa by looking into the reflection on the shield and beheading her in her sleep, thus the "myth" came about that Medusa died from a reflection.P.S. this is a very basic overview of what the real story is with no back-ground info, if you wanna know more check out the book titled Mithology by Edith Hamilton.
What are perseus special abilities?
He had no special powers but he was very brave and heroic. He did although get presents while on his journeys that gave him magical abilities. He got a invisibility helm from nymphs a sheild from Athena the goddess of wisdom and a sword and flying shoes from the god Hermes the god of travelers, communication, and thieves.
What was Perseus the god of?
Perseus was not a god, he was a demigod (son of a god and a mortal). According to the Greek legends, he killed the Gorgon Medusa, rescued Andromeda from the monster Cetus, and founded the city of Mycenae.Perseus was not a God but a hero. He was a son of Zeus and a human wife (Danae). Perseus saved the princess Andromeda and he killed Medusa. More info in Clash of the Titans movies.
What greek gods are in the Odyssey?
way to many to list here...often mentioned? Athena, apollo, hermes, zeus, poseidon, circe, calypso, the nymphs, helios, Dawn,...
Did Perseus find the Nymphs of the North or the Nymphs of the west?
That depends on the version of the myth. Some say he found the Nymphs of the West and some say he found the Nymphs of the North. The Nymphs of the West are Hesperides (daughters of Atlas) and the Nymphs of the North are Stygian Nymphs. In either version, they gave Perseus the location of the gorgons, but only in some they were the ones who gave him his special weapons.
