The story of Perseus (PLEASE READ) (don't know why its pixelized so here is the layout so you know what the words are) Slide 1: In the land of Greece, There was a man by the name of Perseus. This is his story. Slide 2: The Oracle of Delphi tells King Acrisius that his daughter Danae would bear a son that would eventually kill him. Slide 3: Having heard this, King Acrisius exiled his daughter to a life in a bronze tower to prevent her from bearing this preordained child. Slide 4: Zues, seeing this wonderful beauty, came to her in a shower of golden rain while she slept, impregnated Danae who in turn gave birth to Perseus. Slide 5: When King Acrisius finds that Danae has had a child, he immediate orders that they are both locked in a chest and thrown out to sea. They eventually arrive on the shores of Seriphos, ruled by Ploydectes, where they continue their life. Slide 6: Polydectes, wishing to force Danae to be his wife but unable because of Perseus presence, Sends Perseus on what seems to be an impossible suicidal mission. Slide 7: The hunt for Medusa Slide 8: Before departure, Perseus prays to Athena in one of her temples throughout the night. She appears to him and presents him with gifts of a reflective shield and Hermes winged sandals. Slide 8-9: Athena then advises that he seek out the fountain nymphs to receive necessary gifts in order to complete his mission. Slide 9-10: They then send Perseus on to The Fates for direction to Medusas lair. In order to get this ...
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