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In Perseus and the Quest for Medusa's Head why does Perseus have to bring the king the head of Medusa?
Perseus is tasked with bringing the head of Medusa to King Polydectes as part of a treacherous scheme. Polydectes desires to rid himself of Perseus, who is the son of Zeus and a threat to his ambitions, particularly because he seeks to marry Perseus's mother, Danaë. By sending Perseus on the seemingly impossible quest to obtain Medusa's head, Polydectes hopes to eliminate him. Perseus's success in retrieving the head ultimately leads to unexpected consequences for the king.
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What gift does Perseus promise to bring King Polydectes?
Perseus promises to bring King Polydectes the head of Medusa, one of the Gorgon sisters whose gaze can turn people to stone. This quest is part of Polydectes' scheme to get rid of Perseus, as he hopes the dangerous task will lead to the young hero's demise. However, Perseus accepts the challenge, determined to prove his bravery and protect his mother, Danaë, from the king's unwanted advances.
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.
Why did Perseus bring back Medusa's head?
Because he had to show King Polydectes that his task had been fulfilled.
How does King Polydectes trick Perseus into pursuing the head of Medusa?
Polydectes pretended to marry someone apart from Perseus`s mother Danae. Perseus was poor so he turned up to the wedding with no gift. Polydectes pretended to be angry and called Perseus good-for-nothing.Perseus was furious. "I can bring you any present in the world, anything." he said. To get rid of him Polydectes told Perseus to bring back the head of the gorgon Medusa. While Perseus was away Polydectes set out to marry Danae.
What items were used Perseus' quest?
On Perseus quest he had to kill medusa and bring her head back, he used flying shoes from Hermes, a mirror, armor and a sword given to him by Athena, and a cap if invisibility(most likely hades shadow helm, or one very much like it.
Who tried to kill Medusa?
The Greek hero Perseus killed Medusa. He took his reflecting mirror and shined it to Medusa. Then, she cut off her head and she threw it into a nearby pond.
What adventure did polydectes suggest that perseus under take?
Polydectes suggested that Perseus undertake the quest to bring him the head of the Gorgon Medusa. This was a dangerous task as whoever looked directly at Medusa would turn to stone.
Which situational archetype is not represented in the story of Perseus?
The situational archetype of "the quest" is not represented in the story of Perseus. This is because Perseus' main goal is to kill Medusa and bring back her head, rather than embarking on a journey or quest with a specific objective.
What was Perseus to bring the king?
Medusa's Head
Who was Polydectes in Greek myths?
He was the ruler of the island of Seriphos, and the king who sent Perseus on the quest to kill Medusa and bring back her head.
Who was sent to kill Medusa?
Perseus was sent to slay Medusa and bring back her head.
Why did Polydecpes ask Perseus to bring him something that is dangerous or impossible?
Medusa's head
Why did perseus leave his mother to find medusa's head?
the king wanted to marry his mother, but he couldnt because of perseus,so the king sent him on a quest to cut off medusa's head and bring it back to him to get him out of the way because the king thought he would never make it back. well, he did with the head and he opened the eyes of medusa and turned the king to stone. ( thats a short version of the story,less detail )
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.
Why did Perseus bring back Medusa's head?
Because he had to show King Polydectes that his task had been fulfilled.
Why did Perseus need the head of Medusa?
Perseus was asked by King Polydectes to kill Medusa. Correction. King Polydectes had proposed a "fake" marriage to rid of Perseus so he could marry Perseus's mother. He asked all the men on the island to contribute a gift, Perseus couldn't give anything because the king had taken him and his mother in, so Perseus said he would kill Medusa and bring the head back as a gift and payback for what the king had done for him.
How does King Polydectes trick Perseus into pursuing the head of Medusa?
Polydectes pretended to marry someone apart from Perseus`s mother Danae. Perseus was poor so he turned up to the wedding with no gift. Polydectes pretended to be angry and called Perseus good-for-nothing.Perseus was furious. "I can bring you any present in the world, anything." he said. To get rid of him Polydectes told Perseus to bring back the head of the gorgon Medusa. While Perseus was away Polydectes set out to marry Danae.
