{Perseus

By Nicole, Emma, Kellie, and Ray

Locked away and thrown into the sea by his grandfather, Acrisius Found and taken in by Dictys and his wife Polydectes- fell in love with Danae, disliked Perseus Sends Perseus to bring back Medusa’s head as a wedding gift Helped by two gods: Hermes and Athena Tricked the Gray Women into telling him where the Nymphs of

the North were Received winged sandals, magic wallet, and invisible cap Hermes gives him a sword, Athena gives him shield Beheads Medusa Went to Ethiopia and fell in love with Andromeda- rescued her Returned home, turned Polydectes to stone with Medusa’s head Saves his Danae and Dictys Competes in games against Acrisius, accidentally kills him

Summary

Possesses the qualities of Persistence Arrogant Faithful

Teaches us… By working together, success comes more

easily Persistence is key in achieving success Even the strongest can be arrogant Faithfulness leads to good works

Human Nature

No powers, yet incredible athlete Brave, gave all he could give Went above and beyond the normal Ex: Killed Medusa Ex: Slayed Sea Monster to marry

Andromeda

Arete

Fate was told by Delphi Was foretold that he’d kill Acriscus,

fulfilled his prophecy Lots of divine intervention from the gods

Hades gave helmet Hermes gave sandals Hephaestus gave sword Athena gave shield

Fate

Perseus:

Believes that he can kill Medusa unaided Result: Later received help from two gods

Attempts to save Andromeda from serpent Result: Successfully does so and later marries

her

Competes in great-athletic competition Result: Accidentally kills Acrisius

Hubris