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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.
Why did Perseus bring back Medusa's head?
Because he had to show King Polydectes that his task had been fulfilled.
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.
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.
Who wanted to marry Danae Perseus' mother?
King Polydectes of the island Seriphos desired to marry Danae, mother of Perseus. It was Dictys the brother of King Polydectes who had found Danae and Perseus when they first washed ashore.
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.
Why did Perseus bring back Medusa's head?
Because he had to show King Polydectes that his task had been fulfilled.
Who was sent to kill Medusa?
Perseus was sent to slay Medusa and bring back her head.
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.
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.
Is king Polydectes Perseus' father yes or no?
No, no he is not. In the Greek myth, Zeus is the father of Perseus.
Who wanted to marry Danae Perseus' mother?
King Polydectes of the island Seriphos desired to marry Danae, mother of Perseus. It was Dictys the brother of King Polydectes who had found Danae and Perseus when they first washed ashore.
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.
What was the evil king's name in perseus and the gorgan slayer?
Polydectes.
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 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.
What is the external conflict that Perseus faces?
Perseus faces external conflict with the gods, particularly with the character of King Polydectes. Polydectes sends Perseus on a perilous quest to slay Medusa in order to get rid of him within the story of Greek mythology.
