Exploring the Tale of Perseus in Greek Mythology

King Acrisius of Argos learns a prophecy that he will be killed by his grandson. To prevent this, he imprisons his daughter Danae, but Zeus impregnates her, and Perseus is born. Acrisius exiles them, but they are saved by Dictys. Perseus grows up and is tasked with beheading Medusa. With divine help, he succeeds and saves Andromeda. Returning home, Perseus accidentally fulfills the prophecy by killing Acrisius. He becomes a celebrated hero and founds Mycenae.

Why did King Acrisius visit the Oracle of Delphi?

• To find a way to expand his kingdom

• To seek advice on a military strategy

• To learn about his future and the possibility of a male heir

• To ask for a cure for his illness

How did Zeus manage to visit Danae?

• By disguising himself as a mortal

• By turning into a bird

• By sending a messenger

• By transforming into golden rain

Who rescued Danae and Perseus from the sea?

• Athena

• Dictys, a fisherman

• Hermes

• King Acrisius

What did Perseus promise to bring as a gift to the king?

• The head of Medusa

• A rare jewel

• A magical sword

• A golden fleece

Which gods helped Perseus on his quest to find Medusa?

• Hermes and Athena

• Poseidon and Hera

• Apollo and Artemis

• Ares and Aphrodite

What magical items did Perseus receive from the nymphs?

• A golden fleece and a magical sword

• A chariot and a spear

• Winged sandals, a helmet of invisibility, and a special bag

• A shield and a bow

How did Perseus defeat Medusa?

• By trapping her in a net

• By using the reflection of his shield to avoid her gaze and beheading her

• By looking directly into her eyes

• By using a magical bow

What did Perseus do to Atlas?

• He turned him into a mountain using Medusa's head

• He fought him in a duel

• He gave him a magical item

• He asked him for directions

Who did Perseus save from a sea monster?

• Andromeda

• Cassiopeia

• Danae

• Athena

How did Perseus accidentally fulfill the prophecy about his grandfather?

• By throwing a discus that hit and killed him

• By challenging him to a duel

• By poisoning him

• By using Medusa's head on him