Perseus and the Fall of Medusa

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Who is Perseus?

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A hero in Greek mythology known for slaying Medusa and saving Andromeda.

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What did Polydectus do to Danae when she refused to marry him?

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He put her in the dungeon.

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Why did Polydectus send Perseus to get Medusa's head?

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He wanted to get rid of Perseus to try to marry Danae.

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What was Perseus's mistake at Polydectus's party?

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He came without a gift.

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Why couldn't Perseus afford a gift for Polydectus?

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He didn't have enough money.

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How did Perseus defeat the sea monster threatening Andromeda?

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He used Medusa's head to turn it to stone.

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What is Medusa known for?

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She is a Gorgon whose gaze turns people to stone.

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What is the significance of Perseus's quest for Medusa's head?

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It was a dangerous task that proved his bravery and heroism.

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Who is Andromeda in the story?

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A princess saved by Perseus from a sea monster.

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What role does jealousy play in the story?

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Polydectus's jealousy of Perseus leads him to send Perseus on a dangerous quest.