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Quiz about Heroes in Greek Mythology Perseus

Heroes in Greek Mythology: Perseus Quiz

A short quiz on this rather neglected mythological figure. Have fun and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by charlemagne. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
charlemagne

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
6,344

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
5395

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. What was the name of Perseus' mother? Hint

Helen

Acrisius

Danae

Mary

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Question 2 of 5

2. What god fathered Perseus? Hint

Poseidon

Hermes

Achilles

Zeus

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Question 3 of 5

3. According to Hermes, who was Perseus told to see about the location of Medusa? Hint

The Grey Sisters

Zeus

The Gorgons

The Apple Nymphs

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Question 4 of 5

4. What princess did Perseus save from the sea monster on his way home? Hint

Nereus

Atlanta

Andromeda

Meleager

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Question 5 of 5

5. What king who had plotted to marry Danae was killed instantaneously at the sight of Medusa? Hint

Hector

Acrisius

Polydectes

Dictys

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Perseus' mother?

Answer: Danae

King Acrisius of Argos imprisoned his daughter Danae in a tower of bronze to avoid her having a son who, it was foretold, would murder him.

2. What god fathered Perseus?

Answer: Zeus

Zeus visited Danae in a shower of gold ...

3. According to Hermes, who was Perseus told to see about the location of Medusa?

Answer: The Grey Sisters

Only the Grey Sisters, named Deino, Enyo, and Pemphredo (also called the Graeae, meaning old women), could tell the way.

4. What princess did Perseus save from the sea monster on his way home?

Answer: Andromeda

5. What king who had plotted to marry Danae was killed instantaneously at the sight of Medusa?

Answer: Polydectes

The tricky Polydectes got his own medicine ... Acrisius was killed as well, fulfilling his prophesy.

Source: Author charlemagne

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