The Legend of Perseus



The Legend of Perseus

Who were Perseus’ parents?

How did Zeus impregnate Danae?

What did Acrisius do to Perseus and his mother?

What island did they wash up on?

Who is Polydectes? What did he try to do to Danae?

What was Perseus supposed to bring Polydectes as a great prize?

What are the names of the three Gorgons?

Explain what the Gorgons look like.

Which four gods helped Perseus defeat Medusa?

How did Perseus defeat the Graeae?

Who is Andromeda?

Who attacked the wedding feast?

How did Perseus defeat him?

How many children did Perseus and Andromeda have?

What country did Perseus become king of?

What happened to Andromeda after she died?

The Legend of Pegasus-

Who was Pegasus?

In this tale, who is Poseidon in love with?

Which other hero is involved with Pegasus?

What did the gods do to honor Pegasus?

THE KRAKEN

What are Kraken?

Where is the Kraken supposed to live?

In “Clash of the Titans”, who is said to control the Kraken?

What actual creature is believed to be the cause of the Kraken legend?

What is the greek term for sea monster?

The Graeae or The Moirae

Who are the Graeae?

Who are they related to?

What are the Graeae’s names and what do they mean?

What two body parts do they share?

Andromeda -

Andromeda is the daughter of whom?

Why is Andromeda being punished?

How is Andromeda sacrificed?

Who saves her?

Which other hero is related to Andromeda and Perseus?

Medusa –

What does Medusa look like?

What is the function of myth is Greek Society?

Explain how Medusa became the way she is in a few sentences.

Medusa has become what type of creature? What does this word mean in Greek?

What are many mythical monsters modeled after?

What positive connotation does Medusa have?

What great ruler had an image of Medusa on his breast plate?

How do you think Medusa felt not being able to talk to anyone? How would you feel about living a life like this? Explain in a few sentences.

What does Hermes give to Persues?

Who are the nymphs?

Who must Perseus talk to in order to mind the nymphs?

How does Perseus defeat Medusa?

What is remarkable about the head of Medusa?

What do you think of Perseus?

Which of the 6 heroes that we studied is your favorite? Explain why in a few sentences.

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