King Acrisius died when his grandson Perseus accidentally hit him with a discus.
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
Do you think the oracle’s prophecy to Acrisius will come true? Why or why not?
Acrisius and Proteus
Acrisius.
In Greek mythology, Acrisius was the ancient king of Argos. When he was told a prophecy, he shut his daughter Danae inside a bronze tower.
King Acrisius daughter was called Danae
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
Do you think the oracle’s prophecy to Acrisius will come true? Why or why not?
Acrisius and Proteus
Acrisius did this to his daughter Danaë.
Acrisius.
strikes him with lightening when king acrisius raises his sword into the sky.
Acrisius of Argos
In Greek mythology, Acrisius was the ancient king of Argos. When he was told a prophecy, he shut his daughter Danae inside a bronze tower.
King Acrisius is killed by Perseus when he accidentally strikes him with a discus during a sporting competition. Perseus, unaware of Acrisius's identity, throws the discus, which veers off course and fatally strikes his grandfather. This tragic event fulfills the prophecy that Acrisius tried to avoid, highlighting the inevitability of fate.
In Greek Mythology, Argolis was divided into two sections: Argos which was ruled by Acrisius and Tiryns which was ruled by Proëtus.
Perseus's grandfather is Acrisius.