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Why did Polydectes ask Perseus to get the head of the gorgon Medusa?
Polydectes wanted Perseus mother, Danaë. Perseus found Polydectes was a bad guy and always tried to protect his mother from him. So Polydectes had to get Perseus out of the way.
What happens to polydectes at the end of the story?
Polydectes dies and isnt alive anymore
Who was king polydectes?
In Greek mythology, King Polydectes was the ruler of the island of Seriphos and was the brother of dictys
What Perseus does to polydectes?
Perseus, after successfully obtaining the head of Medusa, returns to confront Polydectes, who had been cruelly pursuing his mother, Danaë. He reveals Medusa's head to Polydectes and his court, turning them all to stone. This act serves as both revenge for Polydectes' threats and a means to protect his mother, effectively ending Polydectes’ tyranny. Ultimately, Perseus ensures that his mother is safe from further harm.
Who was the king of seriphos?
Polydectes
Why did Polydectes ask Perseus to get the head of the gorgon Medusa?
Polydectes wanted Perseus mother, Danaë. Perseus found Polydectes was a bad guy and always tried to protect his mother from him. So Polydectes had to get Perseus out of the way.
What happens to polydectes at the end of the story?
Polydectes dies and isnt alive anymore
Who was king polydectes?
In Greek mythology, King Polydectes was the ruler of the island of Seriphos and was the brother of dictys
Why was polydectes punished and what was his punishment?
Polydectes was punished for giving humans fire . . . and his punishment i don't know.
What Perseus does to polydectes?
Perseus, after successfully obtaining the head of Medusa, returns to confront Polydectes, who had been cruelly pursuing his mother, Danaë. He reveals Medusa's head to Polydectes and his court, turning them all to stone. This act serves as both revenge for Polydectes' threats and a means to protect his mother, effectively ending Polydectes’ tyranny. Ultimately, Perseus ensures that his mother is safe from further harm.
Who were Dictys and polydectes?
who is dictys
Who was the king of seriphos?
Polydectes
What happens to polydectes in the myth medusas head?
To cut a long story short, Polydectes was turned to stone. But here's the full story: King Polydectes of Seriphos fell in love with Danae, mother of the Greek hero Perseus. However, Perseus was protective and wouldn't let Polydectes near her. Polydectes pretended he was going to marry a princess and ordered every man in his kingdom to supply him with a gift. Perseus couldn't afford a gift, and so pledged the King anything he wanted. Polydectes asked for the head of the Gorgon Medusa. Perseus killed Medusa and returned with her head, but found Polydectes was threatening and abusing his mother Danae. Perseus snuck into the throne room, where he found Polydectes and his nobles. When they gazed upon Medusa's head, they were turned to stone.
Who sent Perseus on his quest?
Polydectes: who Perseus offered any bride gift to, as he didn't have one. Polydectes was King of the island upon which Perseus and his mother resided on, and Polydectes took advantage of the offer to send Perseus away so to woe his mother.
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.
Who sent perseus to slay Medusa?
Polydectes.
Who is Polydectes?
Polydectes is a character from Greek mythology, notably featured in the myth of Perseus. He is the king of Seriphos and is portrayed as a powerful but unscrupulous ruler who desires to marry Danaë, the mother of Perseus. To eliminate Perseus, who stands in his way, Polydectes tricks him into embarking on a dangerous quest to fetch the head of Medusa. Ultimately, his plans backfire when Perseus returns and uses Medusa's head to turn Polydectes to stone.
