Medusa's Head

Front

What does 'wrath' mean?

Back

Wrath means anger.

Front

What happened to Atlas when Perseus showed him Medusa's head?

Back

Atlas was changed to a mighty mountain.

Front

Why did Danae focus on Perseus while serving in the palace?

Back

Danae wanted to avoid marrying Polydectes.

Front

Who is Perseus?

Back

Perseus is Danae's son.

Front

Why did Atlas want to see Medusa's head?

Back

Atlas wanted to see Medusa's head because he wouldn't feel pain if he was turned to stone.

Front

What is the significance of Medusa's head in Greek mythology?

Back

Medusa's head could turn people to stone.

Front

Who was Nereus in relation to Poseidon?

Back

Nereus stirred up Poseidon in anger.

Front

What was the relationship between Danae and Perseus?

Back

Danae is the mother of Perseus.

Front

What did Perseus use to defeat Medusa?

Back

Perseus used a reflective shield to avoid looking directly at Medusa.

Front

What was the fate of those who looked directly at Medusa?

Back

They would be turned to stone.