Perseus and Medusa Vocabulary

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Hero who defeated Medusa

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Perseus

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Subtopics in the prompt

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No specific subtopics mentioned

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Perseus's shield and sword significance

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Shield avoided Medusa's gaze; sword defeated her.

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Medusa's curse

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Cursed by Athena for desecrating her temple with Poseidon

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Medusa's head after defeat

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Used by Perseus as a weapon; given to Athena for her shield (Aegis)

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Quiz grade level suitability?

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Answer not provided; language unspecified.

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Fate of Medusa's victims

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Turned into stone by looking at her face

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Role of Athena

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Goddess of wisdom and warfare; guided heroes like Odysseus.

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Objective of Perseus's journey

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Slay Gorgon Medusa; bring back her head to King Polydectes.

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Medusa's curse: look into her eyes

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turns you to stone