Gorgons Head

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What is the dreadful oracle that
was delivered to King Acrisius?

No sons shall be born to

you, the priestess had told
him. But you shall have a
grandson, and by his hand
you shall die.
What adventure does Polydectes
suggest that Perseus undertake?

I think, the wily

Polydectes said, It would
be a good idea for you to cut
off the Medusas head. That
would bring you to the
greatest fame.
Give three perilous encounters that
Perseus experienced during his
adventure.
Encounter with the Weird
Gray Women
Encounter with Medusa
Encounter with the Sea
Serpent
Explain how the oracle given to King Acrisius
is fulfilled.

King Acrisius was hit by the

discuss thrown by Perseus
during a game. Perseus
unknowingly killed his
grandfather.
What is Polydectes true motive in
sending Perseus to kill Medusa?

Send Perseus to his death in

the hands of Medusa.
 Medusa was beheaded by Perseus,
yet her head continued to have
power. Explain how the evil
Gorgons head is beneficial to
Perseus.
The Gorgons head becomes
Perseus weapon.
What heroic characteristics does Perseus have?

Strong
Brave
What help does he get on his
quest?

He got help from the gods.

How does Perseus quest enable
him to prove himself a hero?

He was able to show his

strength and bravery by not
only completing his quest
but also by helping those
who are in distress.
What is oral tradition?

An oral tradition is the

manner in which information
is passed from one
generation to the next in the
absence of writing or a
recording medium.