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King Acrisius of Argos received a dire prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi, stating that he would be killed by his grandson. To prevent this fate, Acrisius imprisoned his daughter, Danaë, to prevent her from bearing children. However, Zeus visited her in the form of golden rain, resulting in the birth of Perseus, ultimately fulfilling the oracle's prophecy.
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What did king acrisius receive telling him that his grandson would kill him?
King Acrisius received a prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi, which foretold that his daughter, Danaë, would bear a son who would eventually kill him. In fear of this prophecy, Acrisius locked Danaë away in a bronze chamber to prevent her from having children. Despite his efforts, Zeus visited her in the form of golden rain, resulting in the birth of Perseus, who later fulfilled the prophecy.
How does the prophecy of Acrisius' death come true?
Do you think the oracle’s prophecy to Acrisius will come true? Why or why not?
Where did perseus kill acrisius?
Acrisius was killed in Larissa, by Perseus. As it was foretold by an oracle that Acrisius's daughter Danae, would have a child that would one day kill him - who turned out to be Perseus
Where was Phoebus Apollos oracle?
Delphi
What Oracle did Heracles go to after he killed his family?
The oracle of Delphi, i think
What oracle did the Greeks visit to receive prophecies?
The Oracle of Delphi
What did king acrisius receive telling him that his grandson would kill him?
King Acrisius received a prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi, which foretold that his daughter, Danaë, would bear a son who would eventually kill him. In fear of this prophecy, Acrisius locked Danaë away in a bronze chamber to prevent her from having children. Despite his efforts, Zeus visited her in the form of golden rain, resulting in the birth of Perseus, who later fulfilled the prophecy.
Did the oracle of Delphi have any children?
No, the oracle was selected among the virgins of Delphi.
How does the prophecy of Acrisius' death come true?
Do you think the oracle’s prophecy to Acrisius will come true? Why or why not?
What is Apollo's oracle called?
Oracle of Delphi
Where did the oracle live?
delphi
Is oracle of delphi in Athens?
No.
Where did Delphi the famous oracle come from?
Delphi was a Greek city. In its Apollo temple resided the famous oracle, the Pythia.
What was the dreadful oracle that was delivered to king acrisius?
He gets killed
How do you use delphi oracle in a sentence?
the slim shadey oracle ran over to the dull poopey delphi and screamed and pooped on him!
What is the relationship between Apollo and Delphi?
Apollo has a famous oracle at Delphi
What horrible thing does the oracle claim that Oedipus will do in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he will kill his father and marry his mother are the horrible things that the oracle claims that Oedipus will do in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, it is the Delphic oracle that speaks to Oedipus of these horrible things. This oracle is located at Delphi and is considered the most famous and most respected oracle in ancient Greece. What the Delphic oracle says therefore tends to be taken seriously, and Oedipus does what any really frightened person does: He runs.
