Mythology of Medusa and the Gorgon's Head
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What was the primary reason King Polydectes tasked Perseus with killing Medusa?

  • To protect the city of Mycenae
  • To prove his worth as a hero
  • To avenge his mother's death
  • To get rid of him (correct)

    • What was the consequence of looking directly at Medusa?

  • Becoming immortal
  • Turning into a demigod
  • Turning to stone (correct)
  • Gaining immense strength

    • What was the name of the shield on which Athena placed the Gorgon's Head?

  • Gorgon's Shield
  • Aegis (correct)
  • Perseus' Shield
  • Medusa's Shield

    • What was the distinguishing feature of Medusa among her sisters?

    <p>She was the only mortal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Perseus' method of defeating Medusa?

    <p>Using his cunning and a mirrored shield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Perseus' killing of Medusa?

    <p>He founded the city of Mycenae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common association of the Gorgon's Head in Greek legends?

    <p>Protection and strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Medusa transformed into as punishment for her affair with Poseidon?

    <p>A monstrous creature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped Perseus in his task of killing Medusa?

    <p>The goddess Athena and Hermes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Perseus giving the Gorgon's Head to Athena?

    <p>Athena placed it on her shield, the Aegis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Medusa compared to her sisters?

    <p>She is the only mortal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Perseus avoid the gaze of Medusa?

    <p>By looking at her reflection in a mirrored shield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gorgon's Head

    Mythology

    • In Greek mythology, the Gorgon's Head refers to the head of Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair and a petrifying gaze.
    • The head was said to have the power to turn people to stone.

    Medusa

    • Medusa was one of the three Gorgon sisters, along with Stheno and Euryale.
    • She was the only mortal among the three, and her beauty was said to be so captivating that Poseidon was lured to her.
    • Medusa's gaze was said to have the power to petrify, turning anyone who looked directly at her to stone.

    Greek Legends

    • According to legend, Medusa was beheaded by the hero Perseus, who used a mirrored shield to look at her reflection and avoid her gaze.
    • The head was then given to the goddess Athena, who placed it on her shield, the Aegis.

    Perseus

    • Perseus was a demigod and the son of Zeus and Danaë.
    • He was tasked with killing Medusa by King Polydectes, who wanted to get rid of him.
    • Perseus used his quick thinking and cunning to defeat Medusa, and then went on to found the city of Mycenae.

    Gorgon's Head in Greek Mythology

    • The Gorgon's Head refers to the head of Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair and a petrifying gaze.
    • The head has the power to turn people to stone.

    Medusa

    • Medusa was one of the three Gorgon sisters, along with Stheno and Euryale.
    • She was the only mortal among the three sisters.
    • Medusa's beauty was captivating, and she was able to lure Poseidon.
    • Her gaze had the power to petrify, turning anyone who looked directly at her to stone.

    Greek Legends

    • According to legend, Medusa was beheaded by the hero Perseus.
    • Perseus used a mirrored shield to look at Medusa's reflection and avoid her gaze.
    • The head was then given to the goddess Athena, who placed it on her shield, the Aegis.

    Perseus

    • Perseus was a demigod and the son of Zeus and Danaë.
    • He was tasked with killing Medusa by King Polydectes, who wanted to get rid of him.
    • Perseus used his quick thinking and cunning to defeat Medusa and went on to found the city of Mycenae.

    Gorgon's Head in Greek Mythology

    • A monstrous creature with snakes for hair and the ability to turn people to stone with a single glance, often symbolizing danger and terror.

    Medusa

    • One of the three Gorgon sisters, along with Stheno and Euryale.
    • The only mortal Gorgon, with a gaze that can petrify anyone who looks at her.
    • Originally a beautiful maiden, transformed into a monster by Athena as punishment for her affair with Poseidon.

    Greek Legends

    • The Gorgon's Head is associated with the hero Perseus, who beheaded Medusa and used her head as a weapon.
    • The Gorgon's Head is said to have the power to protect its owner from harm, symbolizing protection and strength.

    Perseus

    • A hero in Greek mythology tasked with killing Medusa and retrieving her head.
    • With the help of Athena and Hermes, Perseus beheaded Medusa by looking at her reflection in a mirrored shield.
    • Used Medusa's head to defeat his enemies, eventually giving it to Athena to place on her shield, the Aegis.

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