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Why did Polydectes ask Perseus to get the head of the gorgon Medusa?
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Polydectes wanted Perseus mother, Danaë. Perseus found Polydectes was a bad guy and always tried to protect his mother from him. So Polydectes had to get Perseus out of the way.
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How does King Polydectes trick Perseus into pursuing the head of Medusa?
Polydectes pretended to marry someone apart from Perseus`s mother Danae. Perseus was poor so he turned up to the wedding with no gift. Polydectes pretended to be angry and called Perseus good-for-nothing.Perseus was furious. "I can bring you any present in the world, anything." he said. To get rid of him Polydectes told Perseus to bring back the head of the gorgon Medusa. While Perseus was away Polydectes set out to marry Danae.
What happens to polydectes in the myth medusas head?
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.
What does Perseus give to Danae and Polydectes?
perseuse gives Polydectes medusa's head and they turn to stone but Danae doesn't because Perseus worns her daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! What Up!
How did polydectes die?
perseus pulled out medusa's head nad did not mean to turn him to stone:S
Why did Perseus bring back Medusa's head?
Because he had to show King Polydectes that his task had been fulfilled.
What adventure did polydectes suggest that perseus under take?
Polydectes suggested that Perseus undertake the quest to bring him the head of the Gorgon Medusa. This was a dangerous task as whoever looked directly at Medusa would turn to stone.
Who is the antagonist in the story Perseus?
In the story of Perseus, the main antagonist is King Polydectes. He sends Perseus on a dangerous quest to obtain Medusa's head, hoping that Perseus will not return and will no longer be a threat to him.
How does King Polydectes trick Perseus into pursuing the head of Medusa?
Polydectes pretended to marry someone apart from Perseus`s mother Danae. Perseus was poor so he turned up to the wedding with no gift. Polydectes pretended to be angry and called Perseus good-for-nothing.Perseus was furious. "I can bring you any present in the world, anything." he said. To get rid of him Polydectes told Perseus to bring back the head of the gorgon Medusa. While Perseus was away Polydectes set out to marry Danae.
What happens to polydectes in the myth medusas head?
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.
How does perseus set off on his dangerous journey?
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 by using his shield as a mirror to avoid her deadly gaze. 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.
What was perseus journey?
to find the head of the gorgon medusa
How is the evil gorgon's head is beneficial to Perseus?
Using the head of Medusa, Perseus is able to destroy the Ketos (the monster to which Andromeda was to be sacrificed) and kill the conniving Polydectes. Some versions also have him using the head to kill his grandfather Acrisius, as well.
How was Medusa slewed?
Medusa was SLAIN by Perseus, when she was asleep. He cut off the Gorgon's head.
Who was sent to kill Medusa?
Perseus was sent to slay Medusa and bring back her head.
What does Perseus give to Danae and Polydectes?
perseuse gives Polydectes medusa's head and they turn to stone but Danae doesn't because Perseus worns her daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! What Up!
How did polydectes die?
perseus pulled out medusa's head nad did not mean to turn him to stone:S
What monster did Perseus kill?
Medusa and a ketos, which is a huge sea serpent. he turned it stone with Medusa head to save the princess Andromeda
