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Why do Hermes Athena and the Nymphs of the North Help perseus in his quest to kill medusa?
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What is a story about Hermes?
Hermes aided Perseus in killing the gorgon (Medusa) by giving Perseus his winged sandals and telling him to find the Gray Sisters so they could direct him to the nymphs of the North. When he reached the nymphs they would give him Zeus' sword, Hades' helmet, and Athena's shield.
How did Perseus find Medusa?
he had help from Hermes and Athena to guide him to the underworld
What gods favored Perseus?
Hermes and Athena helped him on his quest to kill Medusa and Zeus was his father
Who helped perseus kill Medusa?
Athena and Hermes helped Perseus kill Medusa.
Did Athena and Hermes go on Perseus' journey?
Nope, they only helped him with 5 gifts that Hermes had given him , then Hermes helped him to get directions to find medusa
How did Hermes and Athena help perseus?
Athena gave Perseus a polished shield, and Hermes gave Perseus a sword to attack Medusa with.
Who helped perseus to to get the head of Medusa?
Athena, Hermes, and hercules. :)
What is a story about Hermes?
Hermes aided Perseus in killing the gorgon (Medusa) by giving Perseus his winged sandals and telling him to find the Gray Sisters so they could direct him to the nymphs of the North. When he reached the nymphs they would give him Zeus' sword, Hades' helmet, and Athena's shield.
Who did perseus fight?
Perseus overcame the Gorgon Medusa with the shield, Aegis, from Athena and flying sandals from HErmes.
How did Perseus find Medusa?
he had help from Hermes and Athena to guide him to the underworld
What gods favored Perseus?
Hermes and Athena helped him on his quest to kill Medusa and Zeus was his father
Who helped perseus kill Medusa?
Athena and Hermes helped Perseus kill Medusa.
Did Athena and Hermes go on Perseus' journey?
Nope, they only helped him with 5 gifts that Hermes had given him , then Hermes helped him to get directions to find medusa
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
Which Greek hero killed Medusa?
No god killed Medusa, the hero Perseus killed Medusa with the guidance of Athena and Hermes. Pereseus did not have snakes for hair either, Medusa did. It was her punishment for laying with Poseidon in the Temple of Athena.
Who helped Perseus?
The gods Hermes, Athena and Hades helped Perseus when heneeded help to find the Gormans (his quest was to bring Medusa's head to Polydects). They gave him equipment to help fight Medusa and told where she was. The equipment he was given was a adamantine curved sword from Hermes, a highly-polished bronze shield from Athena and a helmet of invisibility from Hades.
How did the god help perseus?
The god Hermes aided Perseus by providing him with a sword to slay Medusa and a reflective shield to avoid looking directly at her. Additionally, Athena helped Perseus by giving him a polished shield to help him safely approach Medusa.
