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Many people say that because Greek Mythology was passed on from generation to generation. Many different writers tell different stories because it was handed down. Many authors usually support that Zeus was the father of Perseus.
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Why does Greek mythology say that Perseus was Zeus' son and also say that Perseus was Poseidon's son?
In Greek mythology, Perseus was not the son of Poseidon- he was the son of Zeus. In the fictional series 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians', Percy was the son of Poseidon, but that is never stated by actual sources for mythology.
Why did sally name her son Perseus not Poseidon?
the reason was that Perseus was the son of Poseidon. Yes, Perseus is the son of Poseidon. But she named him after the son of Zeus, who was a great hero. Sally always wanted Percy (her son) to become a hero like Perseus (son of Zeus). She called him "Percy" later on, probably to make his name easer to say. -Coco
Who does the Cyclops say his father is?
poseidon
Why did the cyclops say that Poseidon was his father?
Since Poseidon was Polyphemus' father, when Odysseus blinded Polyphemus, Poseidon was angered at Odysseus.
Why do some histories say perseus is the father of Hercules?
Zeus is the father of Perseus; his mother being Danaë, now the son of Perseus and Andromedea was Electryon who with his wife Anaxo had Alcmene - mother of Hercules, wife of Amphitryon.Perseus is thus both brother of Hercules by being the son of Zeus, and great-grandfather.
What was Poseidon's childhood like?
Poseidon's childhood was like no other. Poseidon's father was afraid that one of this sons were going to dethrone him so he would swallow them at birth Aracdains say that when Poseidon was born his mother declared to her husband that she had giving birth to a horse. by" Keylee Floyd
What was Poseidon's childhood?
Poseidon's childhood was like no other. Poseidon's father Kronos was afraid that one of his children were going to dethrone him so he would swallowed them at birth. Some myths say that when Poseidon was born, his mother (Rhea) declared to her husband that she had given birth to a horse. Later, Poseidon's younger brother Zeus (who did not get swallowed) tricked Kronos into spitting out his children Poseidon, Hades, Hestia, Demeter, and Hera.
Who are Poseidon's godly children?
Poseidon's kids were Theseus, Triton, and Percy. All of Poseidon's kids were Cyclops's for Percy. Poseidon named some of his kids starting with a P because name starts with a P and for the others a T because his name was Her favorite letter was T.
What did Odysseus say that angered Poseidon?
He did not say anything to Poseidon; rather, he blinded Polyphemus, the god's cyclops son, because of his pride (his hubris) Odysseus revealed his true identity to the cyclops, and in return Polyphemus told his father (the resulting hamartia.)
Who is the Greek goddess Khione's husband?
I'm 99% positive she doesn't have a husband. For a time she was with Poseidon but that didn't last long. Also some say she is her father, Boreas's,consort. Hope i helped a little.
What is the Greek demigod Perseus's last name?
Perseus was said to be born in Argos. So back then surnames were not used. So to answer this I wold say his name is Perseus of Argos.
Who was rescued from the sea monster by perseus in greek mythology?
Some say he saved Princess Andromeda from the Kraken
