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To cut a long story short, Polydectes was turned to stone. But here's the full story:
King Polydectes of Seriphos fell in love with Danae, mother of the Greek hero Perseus. However, Perseus was protective and wouldn't let Polydectes near her.
Polydectes pretended he was going to marry a princess and ordered every man in his kingdom to supply him with a gift. Perseus couldn't afford a gift, and so pledged the King anything he wanted. Polydectes asked for the head of the Gorgon Medusa.
Perseus killed Medusa and returned with her head, but found Polydectes was threatening and abusing his mother Danae. Perseus snuck into the throne room, where he found Polydectes and his nobles. When they gazed upon Medusa's head, they were turned to stone.
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What was Perseus known for?
he was known for slaying Medusa A horrible gorgon ,a mythical beast which hideous features which turn victims to stone, he was sent by polydectes to slay her as a wedding gift to get rid of perseus in order to marry his mother. Soon after perseus turned a horrible sea beast to stone to save a princess which later became his wife of 6 kids (5 boys and 1 girl).He returned with the head and turned polydectes to stone as the king did not believe him so perseus showed him the head therefor ending the myth
Who told Perseus to decapitate Medusa?
There are several versions of the myth. In one, Polydectes, the ruler of the island that Perseus and his mother, Danaë lived one, desperately wanted to marry Danaë, but didn't want her son around. Hence, he hatched a plot in which he would invite a bunch of people over for a wedding celebration, including Perseus. As dictated by custom, everyone brought a gift for the bride-to-be, except for Perseus, since he had nothing to give. He was deeply embarrassed by this, and declared that he would give the king anything he wanted. Therefore, the king told Perseus that he wanted nothing more than the head of Medusa. In another version (but at the same wedding celebration), Perseus declared that he himself would get the head of Medusa as a gift for Polydectes. In both, Polydectes was hoping that Perseus would not make it back alive.
What is the natural phenomenon in the myth The Gorgons Head?
Coral reefs.
What is an Athena myth?
Her earliest myth was how she was born. The myth states that Zeus was struck in the head with an axe and Athena spouted out. She was fully dressed in armor and is Zeus's favorate daugher. It is thought that she doesn't have a mother, but a possibility is Metis. Hope this helps and good luck (;
What was Medusa's myth?
Medusa's myth was that she could transform anyone who looked at her to stone. Some say she had two other sisters however she was the only mortal one and the most powerful. She was killed by Perseus who cut off her head and her head was used as a weapon to turn the holders enemy to stone.
What color is Medusas skin?
She was supposed to be a snake monster with a human head so it was green.Untold in Greek myth.
Is king Polydectes Perseus' father yes or no?
No, no he is not. In the Greek myth, Zeus is the father of Perseus.
What side of a penny is heavier?
The head's side of the penny is heavier because, the indentions on the head's side happens to make it slight heavier but I have tested this project out and it is not a myth it is head's.
What was Perseus known for?
he was known for slaying Medusa A horrible gorgon ,a mythical beast which hideous features which turn victims to stone, he was sent by polydectes to slay her as a wedding gift to get rid of perseus in order to marry his mother. Soon after perseus turned a horrible sea beast to stone to save a princess which later became his wife of 6 kids (5 boys and 1 girl).He returned with the head and turned polydectes to stone as the king did not believe him so perseus showed him the head therefor ending the myth
Who is in a myth?
what myth, everything myth or is it not. Who know if those stories are true or not, I say that everything is myth. Start using your head please
Which myth had snakes on her head?
Medusa(:
Who told Perseus to decapitate Medusa?
There are several versions of the myth. In one, Polydectes, the ruler of the island that Perseus and his mother, Danaë lived one, desperately wanted to marry Danaë, but didn't want her son around. Hence, he hatched a plot in which he would invite a bunch of people over for a wedding celebration, including Perseus. As dictated by custom, everyone brought a gift for the bride-to-be, except for Perseus, since he had nothing to give. He was deeply embarrassed by this, and declared that he would give the king anything he wanted. Therefore, the king told Perseus that he wanted nothing more than the head of Medusa. In another version (but at the same wedding celebration), Perseus declared that he himself would get the head of Medusa as a gift for Polydectes. In both, Polydectes was hoping that Perseus would not make it back alive.
What is a short Greek myth?
a short greek myth is Athena come from zeuses head from his brain she was not born.
Is the apple that fell on newtons head a myth?
yes
Did Ozzie Osborne eat a bat head?
na thats a myth he gave it head
What is the natural phenomenon in the myth The Gorgons Head?
Coral reefs.
What happens during devils hour?
Nothing it is a dumb myth
