The Adventures of Perseus - Complete - Greek Mythology in Comics - See U in History / Mythology

Summary

In Argos, two brothers fight over the throne, leading to Pretus's exile. King Acrisius, childless except for his daughter Danae, fears a prophecy of his grandson's fatal role. He imprisons Danae, but Zeus visits her, leading to Perseus's birth. Acrisius casts Danae and Perseus into the sea, but they survive. Perseus grows into a hero, slays Medusa, and along his journey faces various challenges, including rescuing Andromeda and accidentally fulfilling the prophecy with Acrisius. His legend endures as a symbol of heroism.

Takeaways

• 👑 Two brothers in Argos fought over the throne, with one, Acrisius, becoming king and the other, Pretus, going into exile.
• 🔮 Acrisius, childless and paranoid due to an oracle's prophecy, locked his daughter Danae in a tower to prevent her from having a son who would kill him.
• ☀️ Zeus, hearing Danae's prayer, visited her in the form of a golden rain, resulting in her pregnancy with Perseus.
• 🚢 Acrisius, enraged by the birth of Perseus, placed mother and child in a chest and cast them into the sea, but they were saved by Dictys, a fisherman.
• 🏰 Perseus, raised as Dictys's son, grew into a strong and brave man, and was challenged by King Polydectes to bring back Medusa's head.
• 🗡️ With the help of the gods, Hermes, Athena, and others, Perseus obtained divine weapons and guidance to fulfill his quest.
• 👻 Perseus outsmarted the Gray Witches to learn the location of the nymphs who provided him with the tools necessary to defeat Medusa.
• 🐍 Using a reflective shield to avoid direct sight, Perseus beheaded Medusa, whose blood gave birth to Pegasus and Chrysaor.
• 🌋 During his return, Perseus turned the Titan Atlas to stone with Medusa's head and continued his journey.
• 💍 Perseus saved Andromeda from a sea monster and married her, receiving a kingdom as a reward for his heroism.
• 🏺 Perseus accidentally fulfilled the prophecy by killing his grandfather Acrisius with a discus throw, and later placed Medusa's head in Athena's shield.

Q & A

Who were the two brothers fighting over the inheritance in Argolia?

The two brothers were the sons of the late king of Argos, and one of them, Acrisius, became the new king of Argos after the brotherly contest.

Why did Acrisius lock his daughter, Princess Danae, in a tower?

Acrisius locked Princess Danae in a tower because he was paranoid about a prophecy from the Oracle that his grandson would be responsible for his death, and he wanted to prevent her from having any children.

How did Zeus visit Princess Danae in her tower?

Zeus visited Princess Danae by transforming into a golden rain that came through the skylight of her windowless cell.

What was the prophecy that led King Acrisius to exile his daughter and her baby?

The prophecy was that Acrisius would never have a male child, and his grandson, who would soon be born, would be the cause of his death.

Who rescued Perseus and his mother, Danae, after they were set adrift in the sea?

Perseus and Danae were rescued by Dictys, a fisherman and brother of King Polydectes, on the island of Seriphus.

What was the challenge that King Polydectes gave to Perseus?

King Polydectes challenged Perseus to bring him the head of the monstrous Medusa as a gift.

What special equipment did Perseus receive from the gods to help him defeat Medusa?

Perseus received winged sandals, a helmet of invisibility, a special bag, and a divine sword from the gods to aid him in his quest against Medusa.

How did Perseus manage to defeat Medusa without being turned to stone?

Perseus defeated Medusa by using the reflection in Athena's shield to guide his strike, avoiding direct eye contact with the Gorgon.

What creatures were born from the blood of Medusa after her death?

From the blood of Medusa, two creatures were born: Pegasus, the winged horse, and Chrysaor, the giant with the golden sword.

How did Perseus fulfill the prophecy regarding his grandfather, Acrisius?

Perseus accidentally killed Acrisius by hitting him in the head with a discus during a game, thus fulfilling the prophecy that Perseus would be responsible for his grandfather's death.