1.) Perseus is the son of Zeus and Dana. 2.

) Because an Oracle fortold that he would kill his grandfather so his grandfather sent him out to sea to prevent this. 3.) Pelias, son of Poseidon, had usurped the throne of Iolcus from his brother Aeson. To save the life of her son Jason, Aeson's wife had sent him away to be trained by the centaur Cheiron. 4.) Because his mother saves his life because Jason is in danger Pelias had usurped the throne of Iolcus. 5.) Since Perseus was Zeus' son, Zeus sent Hermes and Athena to help Perseus in his quest. Athena gave him her shield which reflected as clear as a mirror. Hermes gave Perseus his sword which could cut through the hardest metal.

6.) The Olympians gods clashed against the great adventurer Jason was about to set out on his search. 7.) Because all living creatures who looked at Medusa would turn to stone, and because the king ordered him to kill the monster Medusa. 8.) In order to claim his birthright as king of Iolcus, Jason had to bring back the golden fleece from the city of Colchis. The fleece was owned by King Aeetes, and was guarded by a serpent that never slept. 9.) Founded the city of Mycenae, where he became king. 10.) 11.) Upon his return he found that Polydectes had become even crueler as ruler. Angered by this cruelty Perseus once again used Medusa's head and turned the king and his friends to stone. 12.)He became King. 13.) Perseus married the princess Andromeda and they had a daughter whom they called Gorgophone. 14.) 15.)