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His mother Danaë was locked into a windowless tower, because her father had been told that his grandson would kill him. Therefore he did not want a grandson and wanted to stop any man coming near Danaë. Zeus changed himself into gold dust and seeped in through a crack in the roof and made Danaë pregnant. And Perseus was born.

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What is perseus' date of birth?

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Perseus is a legendary king. No date is ever given for his birth. While he probably did exist in some fashion, the nature of his character requires him to be "ageless".


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Were Zeus and Danae married?

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Why did Perseus visit the gray sisters?

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Was Andromeda the mother of Perseus?

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


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Perseus and Heracles are both prominent heroes in Greek mythology known for their extraordinary feats and divine parentage. Both are sons of gods—Perseus is the son of Zeus and Danaë, while Heracles is also a son of Zeus, but born to Alcmene. A key difference lies in their quests: Perseus is famed for slaying the Gorgon Medusa and rescuing Andromeda, while Heracles is renowned for the Twelve Labors he undertook as penance for a crime. Additionally, Perseus often relies on magical items and divine aid, whereas Heracles is celebrated for his brute strength and determination.


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Was Perseus Roman?

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