Assignment

1. The title is THE GORGON'S HEAD
1. What is the "dreadful Oracle"that was delivered to king Acrisius?
Answer
The dreadful oracle that was delivered to King Acrisius is that his daughter, Danae, would bear a son
and that his grandson will in the future be the cause of his death. For a King who wanted to have an
heir and did not have any, his only daughter served as his only light of hope. He thought that even if
she’s a woman, she can still manage to be the heir to the throne. And yet, an oracle was given, that
his blood and flesh will bring him to an end.
2. What adventure does polydectes suggest that perseus undertake?
Answer
Polydectes tricked Perseus into believing that he was furious for not bringing a gift for his
wedding so Perseus said that he would give anything he wants
3. List three perilous encounters that Perseus experienced during his adventure?
Answer
One of the three perilous encounters that Perseus experience during his adventure is when he
was asked to kill Medusa, the beast with snakes as hair
4. Explain how the Oracle given to king Acrisius is fulfilled?
Answer
The oracle given to King Acrisius was strangely fulfilled when he was away from home. Games were
being held in Larissa and Perseus decided to join. When Perseus threw the discus, he threw it so it
swerved to one side. It landed among the spectators and killed an old man. It was King Acrisius who
had gone through such cruel lengths just to avoid the fate the gods ordained.
5. What is polydectes 'true motive in sending perseus to kill Medusa?
Answer
Polydectes intended to harm Perseus when he sent him to kill Medusa because he wants to
marry Danae forcefully, Perseus mother. He really likes

2. 6. Medusa was beheaded by Perseus, yet her head continued to have power? Explain how the evil
Gorgons head is beneficial to Perseus.
Answer
The evil Gorgon's head is beneficial to Perseus because Medusa has the power to turn anything into
stone just by looking at her eyes. With Medusa's head in the possession of Perseus, he can use it
against his enemies and turn them into stone.
7. What heroic characteristics does Perseus have?
Answer
Perseus heroic characteristics are persistent, strong fighter, persuasive and courageous. His
appearance is undeniably handsome and a vigorous man. But one of another heroic characteristic is
that he is a major hero from Greek mythology, he rescued Andromeda from the sea monster. He is
Son of Zeus, heroic vanquisher of the Gorgon Medusa.
8. What hero does he get on his quest?
Answer
A quest serves as a plot device in mythology and fiction: a difficult journey towards a goal,
often symbolic or allegorical. Tales of quests figure prominently in the folklore of every
nation[1]
and ethnic culture. In literature, the object of a quest requires great exertion on the part of
the hero, who must overcome many obstacles, typically including much travel. The aspect of travel
allows the storyteller to showcase exotic locations and cultures (an objective of the narrative, not of
the character).[2]
The object of a quest may also have supernatural properties, often leading the
protagonist into other worlds and dimensions. The moral of a quest tale often centers on the
changed character of the hero.
9. What does Perseus 'quest enable him to prove himself a hero?
Answer
Persueswasenable toprove himself asahero because he kill Medusaandbringherhead,andhe was
enable tokill the serpentwhichthe seaof Godwas the one whosentthat serpent.He has tokill the
serpenttosave and to have PrincessAndromeda.