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In [[Greek mythology]], '''Polydectes''' was a [[king]]. He was forcing [[Perseus]]' mother to marry him. Perseus wanted to kill [[Medusa]] and give her [[head]] as a [[wedding]] | In [[Greek mythology]], '''Polydectes''' was a [[king]]. He was forcing [[Perseus]]' mother to marry him. Perseus wanted to kill [[Medusa]] and give her [[head]] as a [[wedding gift]] to Polydectes. Perseus later showed the head to Polydectes, who was turned into [[stone]] as soon as he set eyes on Medusa's head. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Eye of the Gorgon (novelisation)|Eye of the Gorgon]]'') | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:21, 14 February 2019
In Greek mythology, Polydectes was a king. He was forcing Perseus' mother to marry him. Perseus wanted to kill Medusa and give her head as a wedding gift to Polydectes. Perseus later showed the head to Polydectes, who was turned into stone as soon as he set eyes on Medusa's head. (PROSE: Eye of the Gorgon)
