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Why is perseus important?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 11/8/2022

he killed the gorgon medusa

Perseus was the Founder-king of Argos and the archetype for not only all Greek heroes, but also Greeks in general. In fact, the Greeks during the Trojan War were sometimes called by the Trojans, "Danaans" after Perseus' mother, Danae.

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∙ 13y ago

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What is Perseus important talents?

That he killed medusa

What is One important myth involving Hermes?

Perseus. Hermes gave him sword.

How is Perseus's relationship with Andromeda important to the story?

im trying to find the answer too

Is Perseus the son of Poseidon?

No, Perseus is not the son Poseidon. Perseus was the son of Zeus.

Was Andromeda the mother of Perseus?

Definitely not- she was Perseus' wife. The mother of Perseus was Danae.

What are Perseus's responsibilities?

What is Perseus duties

Was Perseus Roman?

Perseus was Greek.

Who were perseus's siblings?

Perseus had no siblings

Who was the first rider of Pegasus?

Bellerophon. Perseus did not ride Pegasus. Perseus

Why did Dionysus kill Perseus?

Dionysus did not kill Perseus!

What is Perseus' Roman name?

The Romans only changed the names of the gods, not the heroes. So Perseus' Roman name is still Perseus.

What is Polydectes's true motive in sending Perseus to kill Medusa?

Polydectes's true motive in sending Perseus to kill Medusa was to get rid of Perseus, hoping that Perseus would not return alive from such a dangerous quest. Polydectes was interested in Perseus's mother, Danae, but wanted Perseus out of the way.