Demigods and Fables

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What 3 things did the Nymph of the West give Perseus>

A sheild, a sword, and a cap of darkness

What did Aphrodite send to King Minos?

A white bull

What did Daedalus make Queen Pasiphae so she could satisfy her passion?

A wooden cow that Pusiphae could fit in

Why was the king's daughter chained to the rock?

As an offering for what mom did - bragged how beautiful she is

What did the daughter Danae name her child?

Avengor = Perseus

What was Theseus personally dissatisfied with?

Being small and weak.

What appeared after Medusa was killed?

Chrysalis and Pegasus, children of Poseidon

Where did Daedalus go?

Crete

Why did Daedalus and Icarus escape?

Flew with wings

What did Daedalus warn Icarus not to do?

Fly too high or too low

What is the second thing the seagulls tells Theseus?

He will have other adventures

Why was Atlas angry?

His daughters were having a good time

Why does King Arcisus fear of having a son-in-law?

King Arcisus believes that the son-in-law will kill him or take over the throne.

What did the oracle prophesize?

King Midas will have a son that will kill him

Who tried to get rid of Perseus?

King Polydectes

What did the king do to ensure that his wife did not have any children?

Locked her in the tower

Who was the most beautiful of the Gorgans?

Medusa

Why did Athene put a spell on Medusa?

Medusa was with Poseidon in Athenes

Who as Athene's favorite mortal?

Paedalus

Who is Theseus's father

Posidon

Why won't Perseus's mother take another man?

She knew Perseus's father would return to her

What did the Queen say to make Aphrodite angry?

She was more beautiful than Aphrodite

What did the queen say to make Aphrodite angry?

She was more beautiful than Aphrodite

Why did people turn to stone when they looked at Medusa?

She was so horrible to look at

What was Theseus's Secret

Son of Aicing

What did Theseus have to do in order to go to Athens?

Take the long/hard way home

Why did Daedalus try to kill Talos?

Talos may become a better inventor

Whom did Perseus take with him to be his wife?

The girl - Andromeda

What did Persues promise to bring King Polydectes?

The head of Medusa

Where did Danae and her child end up?

The island of Sepheros with King Polydectus

How does the king test her protectors?

The king put Danae on a slab on water without sales.

What did Perseus want from the Gray Sisters?

The secret of where the nymphs of the west are

What did Perseus do with Medusa head?

Threw it into the sea

How did Theseus defeat Corynetes?

Tricked Corynetes into giving themselves the win

What did Athene make for Perseus?

Winged shoes

What does Theseus say the best weapon is to give an enemy?

Your own fear

What invention did Talos make?

a blade to cut wood better

What did the seagull tell Theseus first?

to use the enemy's strength against themselves


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