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What dangers did Perseus face on his quest?

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Updated: 8/20/2023

One of the main dangers that Perseus faced was the gorgon, Medusa.

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Who sent Perseus on his quest?

Polydectes: who Perseus offered any bride gift to, as he didn't have one. Polydectes was King of the island upon which Perseus and his mother resided on, and Polydectes took advantage of the offer to send Perseus away so to woe his mother.

What gods favored Perseus?

Hermes and Athena helped him on his quest to kill Medusa and Zeus was his father

Why do Hermes Athena and the Nymphs of the North Help perseus in his quest to kill medusa?

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What are the divine gifts Perseus receives as he sets out on his quest to kill Medusa?

Perseus was given a sword that couldn't be broken by the Gorgon's scales, no matter how hard they were( from Hermes) and a shield and a knapsack ( from Athena).Additional answer:Also the winged sandals (from Hermes) and an invisibility cap.NO the invisibility cap was kept by the (sea?) nymphsim not sure what kind of nymphs

How is perseus's related to the other gods?

Perseus, the hero who killed the Medusa, was a demigod. Parentage: Mom: Danae (mortal) Dad: Zues In his quest of killing Medusa, Athena lent him her shield and Hermes guided him around.

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