Heroes Every Child Should Know: Perseus Study Sync

Which of the following selections best identifies the point in Perseus's life at which the excerpt begins?

• When Perseus and his mother are at sea in a wooden chest

• When Perseus encounters a monster

• When Perseus and his mother are saved by a fisherman

• When Perseus discovers he will undertake a journey

'Brazen' talons would be...

• brass

• sharp

• small

• gold

Mother of Perseus

• Andromeda
• Casseopeia
• Danae
• Pasiphae

Gorgons are able to change people to

• stones

• snakes

• relentless

• evil

Which TWO gods/goddesses come to Perseus' aid? Pick BOTH.

• Athena

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Dionysus

• Artemis

How many Gorgons are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• there are several gaggles of Gorgons

What do the Grey Women share between them?

• Their kills

• A magical staff

• A head

• A tongue

• An eye

What mainly does Athene promise to Perseus when he returns with Medusa’s head?

• scimitar

• renown

• immortality

• family

This god loans Perseus his winged sandals

• Hades
• Hermes
• Athena
• Apollo

What does Athena give Perseus?

• A magical cloak

• A mechanical owl

• A real owl

• A shield

• A helmet