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Danae (the imprisoned princess) was visited by Zeus as a shower of gold. Danae then gave birth to Perseus.
Danaë was a daughter of King Acrisius of Argos and Eurydice (no relation to Oerpheous' Eurydice). She was the mother of Perseus by Zeus. She was sometimes credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium.
Disappointed by his lack of male heirs, Acrisius asked an oracle if this would change. The oracle told him to go to the Earth's end where he would be killed by his daughter's son. She was childless and, meaning to keep her so, he shut her up in a bronze tower or cave. But Zeus came to her in the form of golden rain, and impregnated her. Soon after, their child Perseus was born.
None too happy, but unwilling to provoke the wrath of the gods by killing his offspring, Acrisius cast the two into the sea in a wooden chest. The sea was calmed by Poseidon and at the request of Zeus the pair survived. They washed ashore on the island of Seriphos, where they were taken in by Dictys - the brother of King Polydectes- who raised the boy to manhood.
Later, after Perseus killed Medusa and rescued Andromeda, the oracle's prophecy came true.
He started for Argos, but learning of the prophecy instead went to Larissa, where athletic games were being held. By chance, an aging Acrisius was there and Perseus accidentally struck him on the head with his javelin (or discus), fulfilling the prophecy. Too shamed to return to Argos he then gave the kingdom to Megapenthes, son of Proetus (Acrisius's brother) and took over his kingdom of Tiryns, also founding Mycenae and Midea there.
Another version states that, angry that his grandfather tried to kill him and his mother, Perseus returned home and challenged Acrisius in his court. He took out Medusa's head from a sack and turned Acrisius and his court to stone.
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Who touch terned all to gold?
In Greek mythology, it was King Midas.
Who turned everyhting to gold in greek mythology?
King Midas - he was cursed so that everything he touched turned to gold.
What is Golden Fleece?
In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece is the fleece of the gold-haired winged ram.
Who is Eric in greek mythology?
There is no Eric in Greek mythology.
Who is boltar from Greek mythology?
Boltar is not from Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology who visits the imprisoned Danae as a shower of gold?
Zeus does.
Were Zeus and Danae married?
No, Zeus and Danae were not married. In Greek mythology, Zeus impregnated Danae by transforming into a shower of gold and entering her chamber, resulting in the birth of Perseus.
What type of money did they use in Greek mythology?
They used gold drachmas.
Who touch terned all to gold?
In Greek mythology, it was King Midas.
Who turned everyhting to gold in greek mythology?
King Midas - he was cursed so that everything he touched turned to gold.
What are the five ages of man in Greek mythology?
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Heroic, and Iron.
What was the king's name in greek mythology who whatever he touched turned into gold?
King Midas.
Where are the other eight greek coins on mythology in poptropica?
there is only one gold coin
What is Golden Fleece?
In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece is the fleece of the gold-haired winged ram.
How did Zeus seduce Danae?
Zeus seduced Danae by taking the form of a golden shower of rain, which entered the chamber where she was confined by her father. This resulted in Danae becoming pregnant with Perseus, who would later become a hero of Greek mythology.
Do you capitalize Greek mythology?
Capitalize only the G i n Greek but not the mythology. It should be Greek mythology.
Who is Eric in greek mythology?
There is no Eric in Greek mythology.
