Perseus & Polydectes● Polydectes: king of Seriphos-Brother of Dictys-Advances toward Danae rejected● Perseus’ boast-ordered to retrieve Gorgon head● Instructions from Hermes and/or Athena-Need help from the Graeae & nymphsPerseus & Medusa● Help from Graeae● Gifts from nymphs-cap of invisibility-Winged sandals-leather pouch● Death of Medusa-Uses gifts from nymphsPerseus & Andromeda● Andromeda: Ethiopian princess● Offered to local sea monster● Rescued by Perseus-Magical tools reused● Marriage of Perseus & AndomedaThe returns(s) of Perseus● Return to Seriphos-Polydectes turned to stone-Dictys & Danae rescued-Kingdom given to Dictys● Return to Argos-Perseus accidentally kills Acrisius-Kingdoms exchanged with cousin in Tiryns-Perseus rules Tiryns, founds Mycenae-Becomes cult hero in MycenaePerseus & Hero Motifs● Divine parentage and the golden shower● Slaying of Medusa-Role of Polydectes-Divine help● Rewards-Bride Andromeda-Kingship in Tiryns● Hero Roles-Savior: Andromeda-Cult hero in MycenaeFolktale Elements● Danae as Heroine-Imprisoned in tower-Impregnated by Zeus-Punished by Acrisius-Leaves Argos for Seriphos-Rescued by Dictys● Acrisius & Proetus: squabbling brothers● Polydectes: wicked king● Graeae: advice from old