Perseus, Theseus, Hercules Flashcards

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Who was King Acrisius’ daughter?

A

Danaë

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Why didn’t King Acrisius kill his daughter?

A

He feared that the gods would punish him.

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3
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Who did Danaë have a child with?

A

Zeus

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4
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Who was Danaë’s child?

A

Perseus

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What did King Acrisius do to Danaë and Perseus?

A

He put them in a chest and threw them into the river.

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6
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Why did Perseus kill Medusa?

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He was going to bring her head as a gift to the wedding.

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Who became king of Athens?

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Theseus

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