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Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. What is the "dreadful oracle" delivered to King Acrisius?

2. What adventure did Polydectes suggest that Perseus undertake?

3. List three perilous encounters that Perseus experienced during his adventure.

4. Explain how the oracle was given to King Acrisius and fulfilled.

5. What was Polydectes' true motive in sending Perseus to kill Medusa?

6. Perseus beheaded Medusa, yet her head continued to have power. Explain how the evil Gorgon's head became beneficial to Perseus.

7. What heroic characteristics does Perseus have?



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Final answer:

King Acrisius received a prophecy about his death. Polydectes sent Perseus to kill Medusa. Perseus faced various dangers during his adventure.


Explanation:

The dreadful oracle delivered to King Acrisius was a prophecy that the son of his daughter would kill him. To get rid of Perseus, Polydectes suggested that Perseus had to undertake the task of killing Medusa, the mortal Gorgon. Perseus faced three perilous encounters during his adventure: locating the cave of the Gorgons, beheading Medusa, and rescuing Andromeda.


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