Perseus and the Gorgon

Perseus, guided by Athena, sets out to defeat the Gorgon Medusa. He carries a polished shield and a sword, navigating through a valley filled with stone figures, victims of Medusa's deadly gaze. As he enters the cave, he uses the shield to view Medusa's reflection, avoiding direct eye contact. Perseus successfully beheads Medusa, securing his victory without ever looking directly at her.

What did Athena provide Perseus to help him defeat Medusa?

• A polished shield

• A magical cloak

• A pair of winged sandals

• A golden helmet

What was the condition of the people in the valley Perseus entered?

• They were asleep

• They were turned to stone

• They were hiding

• They were celebrating

What did Perseus notice about the expressions of the stone figures?

• They were holding hands

• They were looking at the sky

• They were frozen in fear

• They were smiling

What did Perseus do as he approached the cave?

• He ran away

• He took a deep breath

• He sang a song

• He shouted a warning

What did Perseus hear inside the cave?

• The sound of hissing

• The sound of waves

• The sound of music

• The sound of laughter

How did Perseus avoid looking directly at Medusa?

• He wore a blindfold

• He closed his eyes

• He used a mirror

• He looked at her reflection in the shield

What was reflected in the shield that Perseus used?

• Medusa's green skin and red eyes

• A beautiful landscape

• A bright light

• A group of soldiers

What did Perseus do after beheading Medusa?

• He shouted in victory

• He ran out of the cave

• He placed her head in a sack

• He looked at her directly

What was the result of Perseus's final strike?

• Medusa turned to stone

• Medusa's body crumbled

• Medusa disappeared

• Medusa laughed

What did Perseus use to view Medusa safely?

• A crystal ball

• A polished bronze shield

• A silver mirror

• A glass window