Perseus Greek Mythology
· Son of Zeus and Danaë
· Was prophesized to kill the king of Argos, Acrisius, his grandfather
· When Acrisius found out about Perseus, he didn't want to anger the gods by killing him, so he threw Danaë and Perseus into the sea in a wooden chest
· Perseus was found and raised by a fisherman, Dictys
· When Perseus was grown, he killed the Gorgon Medusa
· Perseus married Andromeda
· Later, Perseus accidentally killed his grandfather with a spear during games, fulfilling the prophecy
· Perseus then founded the city of Mycenae, and ruled it with his wife, Andromeda
· The legend of Perseus is still known today, and can be seen in modern literature, along with the film, Clash of the Titans, which is centered around the legend of Perseus.
· Son of Zeus and Danaë
· Was prophesized to kill the king of Argos, Acrisius, his grandfather
· When Acrisius found out about Perseus, he didn't want to anger the gods by killing him, so he threw Danaë and Perseus into the sea in a wooden chest
· Perseus was found and raised by a fisherman, Dictys
· When Perseus was grown, he killed the Gorgon Medusa
· Perseus married Andromeda
· Later, Perseus accidentally killed his grandfather with a spear during games, fulfilling the prophecy
· Perseus then founded the city of Mycenae, and ruled it with his wife, Andromeda
· The legend of Perseus is still known today, and can be seen in modern literature, along with the film, Clash of the Titans, which is centered around the legend of Perseus.