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Acrisius

Acrisius (ukris'ēus) [key]: see Danaë and Perseus.

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Danaë - Danaë Danaë , in Greek legend, daughter of Acrisius. When it was prophesied that ...
Perseus, in Greek mythology - Perseus Perseus , in Greek mythology, son of Zeus and Danaë. His grandfather, Acrisius, had ...
Classical Mythology: The Model Hero: Perseus - Classic Mythological figure Perseus, his ancestors King Acrisius and Proetus, and Acrisius' daughter Danae. Following are Perseus' conflict with Gorgon Medusa and her immortal sisters Euryale and Stheno.
Classical Mythology: A Family Reunion - Classic Mythological figure Perseus' return to Seriphus to defend his mother Danae from King Polydectes.
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