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Who was king polydectes?
In Greek mythology, King Polydectes was the ruler of the island of Seriphos and was the brother of dictys
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.
Where did Perseus live?
He was born in Argos but raised in Seriphos.
What is perseus realm?
He was raised on Seriphos, and ruled Argos in the Greek Peloponessos; his grandfathers kingdom.
How did Dictys represent greek life and society?
In many ways, he represented the Greek "everyman" a simple fisherman who honored the gods and did what was expected, even when he had nothing to gain. As a reward for his honor, he was made king of Seriphos. He represents the moral "honor the gods and be rewarded".
Who was king polydectes?
In Greek mythology, King Polydectes was the ruler of the island of Seriphos and was the brother of dictys
Who was perseus's stepfather?
He was raised by Diktys, a fisherman who was the brother of King Polydektes of Seriphos. Although some versions of the myth do not specify who raised him, only that he grew up on the island of Seriphos with his mother, Diktys and King Polydektes.
How do you spell polydictes?
The king of Seriphos who sent Perseus on his quest against Medusa was Polydectes.
Who did Perseus establish as king of seriphos after the death of Polydectes?
Dictys, the man who raised him and his mother's consort.
Why does atlas want Medusa's head?
He did not, Perseus was sent to fetch the head of Medusa by King Polydektes of Seriphos.
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.
Where was Perseus' home?
Seriphos.
Where did persius live?
Seriphos Island
Explain how Perseus and his mother came to be on the island of Seriphos?
Perseus and his mother arrived at Seriphos by getting dumped in the water by his own grandfather, Acrisius. Acrisius learnt a terrible truth about his future that Perseus would eventually kill him when he grew older. He thought it would sink but it floated all the way to Seriphos where a local fisherman Dictys picked it up.
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.
Where did poisidon make the waves send danae?
Seriphos.
Who is Medusa the monster?
Medusa is a Gorgon born of Phorcys and Ceto; her sisters were Sthenno and Euryale they were immortal but Medusa was not so King Polydektes of Seriphos sent Perseus to fetch her head.
