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The Myth of Danaë: A Comprehensive Study

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Title: The Myth of Danaë: A Comprehensive Study

Total Categories: 8

Category Stats

  • Origins and Family Lineage: 6 flashcards, 9 questions
  • The Oracle, Prophecy, and Imprisonment: 4 flashcards, 7 questions
  • Divine Intervention and Conception: 3 flashcards, 3 questions
  • Abandonment, Survival, and Sanctuary: 4 flashcards, 8 questions
  • Perseus's Heroic Exploits and Prophetic Fulfillment: 4 flashcards, 8 questions
  • Genealogical Frameworks and Relationships: 11 flashcards, 4 questions
  • Artistic and Iconographic Representations: 6 flashcards, 9 questions
  • Scholarly References and Linguistic Data: 4 flashcards, 4 questions

Total Stats

  • Total Flashcards: 42
  • True/False Questions: 29
  • Multiple Choice Questions: 23
  • Total Questions: 52

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Study Guide: The Myth of Danaë: A Comprehensive Study

Study Guide: The Myth of Danaë: A Comprehensive Study

Origins and Family Lineage

Danaë, a figure in Greek mythology, was primarily known as the mother of the hero Heracles.

Answer: False

The provided source material consistently identifies Danaë as the mother of the hero Perseus. The question posits she was the mother of Heracles, which is contrary to the established mythological accounts within the text.

Related Concepts:

  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • What is the meaning of the 'shortdescription' tag for Danaë?: The 'shortdescription' tag indicates that Danaë is identified as a 'Figure in Greek mythology'.
  • What were the primary familial relationships of Danaë as presented in the infobox?: According to the infobox, Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice. Her consort was Zeus, and her child was Perseus.

According to the provided text, Danaë's parents were King Acrisius and Queen Eurydice.

Answer: True

The source material explicitly identifies King Acrisius and Queen Eurydice as the parents of Danaë.

Related Concepts:

  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.
  • According to the genealogy chart, who were the parents of Danaë?: The genealogy chart indicates that Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice.
  • What were the primary familial relationships of Danaë as presented in the infobox?: According to the infobox, Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice. Her consort was Zeus, and her child was Perseus.

Danaë is credited in the text with founding the city of Athens.

Answer: False

The source attributes the founding of the city of Ardea in Latium to Danaë, not Athens.

Related Concepts:

  • What claim is made about Danaë's role in founding cities?: Danaë is credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.

Danaë had a brother named Perseus who helped her escape imprisonment.

Answer: False

The narrative identifies Perseus as Danaë's son, not her brother. Furthermore, Perseus was born after her imprisonment and did not assist in her escape from Acrisius.

Related Concepts:

  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • What were the primary familial relationships of Danaë as presented in the infobox?: According to the infobox, Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice. Her consort was Zeus, and her child was Perseus.
  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.

The 'shortdescription' tag identifies Danaë as a historical queen of Sparta.

Answer: False

The 'shortdescription' tag classifies Danaë as a 'Figure in Greek mythology,' not as a historical queen of Sparta.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the meaning of the 'shortdescription' tag for Danaë?: The 'shortdescription' tag indicates that Danaë is identified as a 'Figure in Greek mythology'.
  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.

Danaë's only child mentioned in the primary accounts was Perseus.

Answer: True

The provided source material consistently identifies Perseus as the sole child of Danaë mentioned in the primary accounts of her myth.

Related Concepts:

  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • What were the primary familial relationships of Danaë as presented in the infobox?: According to the infobox, Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice. Her consort was Zeus, and her child was Perseus.
  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.

Who were Danaë's parents according to the primary accounts mentioned in the source?

Answer: Acrisius and Eurydice

The source material consistently identifies King Acrisius and Queen Eurydice as the parents of Danaë.

Related Concepts:

  • According to the genealogy chart, who were the parents of Danaë?: The genealogy chart indicates that Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice.
  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.
  • What were the primary familial relationships of Danaë as presented in the infobox?: According to the infobox, Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice. Her consort was Zeus, and her child was Perseus.

According to the text, Danaë is credited with founding which city?

Answer: Ardea in Latium

The source text attributes the founding of the city of Ardea in Latium to Danaë during the Bronze Age.

Related Concepts:

  • What claim is made about Danaë's role in founding cities?: Danaë is credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • What external resources are provided for further information on Danaë?: External resources include links to Wikimedia Commons for media related to Danaë, Wikisource for the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article on Danaë, and the Warburg Institute Iconographic Database for images.

Who was Danaë's sister mentioned in some accounts?

Answer: Evarete

Certain accounts mention Evarete as Danaë's sister, who was married to King Oenomaus of Pisa.

Related Concepts:

  • Did Danaë have any siblings mentioned in the text, and if so, who?: In some accounts, Danaë had a sister named Evarete, who was married to King Oenomaus of Pisa and was the mother of Hippodamia.
  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.

The Oracle, Prophecy, and Imprisonment

King Acrisius imprisoned Danaë because he wanted her to marry Zeus.

Answer: False

The text indicates that King Acrisius imprisoned Danaë due to an oracle's prophecy that her son would kill him, not because he wished her to marry Zeus.

Related Concepts:

  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.
  • What action did King Acrisius take after Danaë gave birth to Perseus?: Unwilling to directly kill his daughter or grandson for fear of divine retribution, King Acrisius placed Danaë and Perseus into a wooden chest and cast them into the sea.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.

Danaë's prison was described as a simple room within her father's palace.

Answer: False

The source describes Danaë's confinement not as a simple room, but as a bronze chamber beneath her father's palace or, in alternative accounts, a sealed brass tower.

Related Concepts:

  • What were the descriptions of Danaë's prison as mentioned in the text?: Danaë was imprisoned in a bronze chamber built beneath the courtyard of her father's palace. Alternative versions describe her confinement in a tall brass tower that had no doors or windows, only a small air vent for light and air.
  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.

Acrisius imprisoned Danaë in a tall brass tower with no doors or windows.

Answer: True

Alternative accounts of Danaë's imprisonment describe her confinement within a tall brass tower, characterized by the absence of doors and windows, allowing only minimal light and air.

Related Concepts:

  • What were the descriptions of Danaë's prison as mentioned in the text?: Danaë was imprisoned in a bronze chamber built beneath the courtyard of her father's palace. Alternative versions describe her confinement in a tall brass tower that had no doors or windows, only a small air vent for light and air.
  • Why did King Acrisius decide to imprison Danaë?: Acrisius imprisoned Danaë in an attempt to prevent the prophecy from coming true, specifically to keep her childless and thus avoid being killed by his daughter's son.

What prophecy caused King Acrisius to imprison Danaë?

Answer: That Danaë would bear a son destined to kill him.

King Acrisius acted upon an oracle's prophecy that his daughter Danaë would give birth to a son who would ultimately cause his death.

Related Concepts:

  • Why did King Acrisius decide to imprison Danaë?: Acrisius imprisoned Danaë in an attempt to prevent the prophecy from coming true, specifically to keep her childless and thus avoid being killed by his daughter's son.
  • What prophecy did King Acrisius receive that led him to imprison Danaë?: King Acrisius received a prophecy from the oracle of Delphi stating that he would never have a son, but his daughter Danaë would bear a son who would eventually kill him.
  • What was the primary reason Acrisius feared his daughter Danaë?: Acrisius feared his daughter Danaë because an oracle had prophesied that she would bear a son who would kill him.

What was the primary fear of King Acrisius regarding his daughter Danaë?

Answer: That her son would kill him.

King Acrisius's paramount concern stemmed from an oracle's prophecy foretelling his demise at the hands of his daughter's son.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the primary reason Acrisius feared his daughter Danaë?: Acrisius feared his daughter Danaë because an oracle had prophesied that she would bear a son who would kill him.
  • Why did King Acrisius decide to imprison Danaë?: Acrisius imprisoned Danaë in an attempt to prevent the prophecy from coming true, specifically to keep her childless and thus avoid being killed by his daughter's son.
  • What prophecy did King Acrisius receive that led him to imprison Danaë?: King Acrisius received a prophecy from the oracle of Delphi stating that he would never have a son, but his daughter Danaë would bear a son who would eventually kill him.

Which of the following best describes the prison where Acrisius confined Danaë?

Answer: A subterranean bronze chamber or a tall brass tower.

The textual descriptions of Danaë's confinement include a bronze chamber beneath the palace or a sealed brass tower, emphasizing its secure and isolated nature.

Related Concepts:

  • What were the descriptions of Danaë's prison as mentioned in the text?: Danaë was imprisoned in a bronze chamber built beneath the courtyard of her father's palace. Alternative versions describe her confinement in a tall brass tower that had no doors or windows, only a small air vent for light and air.

Why did King Acrisius fear his daughter Danaë?

Answer: She was prophesied to bear a son who would kill him.

Acrisius's fear was directly linked to an oracle's prophecy that Danaë would bear a son who would be responsible for his death.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the primary reason Acrisius feared his daughter Danaë?: Acrisius feared his daughter Danaë because an oracle had prophesied that she would bear a son who would kill him.
  • Why did King Acrisius decide to imprison Danaë?: Acrisius imprisoned Danaë in an attempt to prevent the prophecy from coming true, specifically to keep her childless and thus avoid being killed by his daughter's son.
  • What prophecy did King Acrisius receive that led him to imprison Danaë?: King Acrisius received a prophecy from the oracle of Delphi stating that he would never have a son, but his daughter Danaë would bear a son who would eventually kill him.

Divine Intervention and Conception

Zeus impregnated Danaë by visiting her in the form of a lion.

Answer: False

According to the mythological accounts provided, Zeus impregnated Danaë by appearing to her as a shower of gold, not in the form of a lion.

Related Concepts:

  • How did Zeus's intervention with Danaë differ from typical divine interactions?: Zeus's interaction with Danaë was unique as he visited her not in a human form, but as a shower of gold, which then entered her womb.
  • How did Zeus manage to impregnate Danaë despite her confinement?: Zeus, the king of the gods, desired Danaë and visited her in the form of a shower of gold. This golden rain flowed through the roof of her subterranean chamber, entering her womb and leading to her conception.
  • Who was the father of Danaë's son, Perseus?: The father of Perseus, Danaë's son, was Zeus, the king of the gods, who visited her in the form of golden rain.

How did Zeus impregnate Danaë, according to the myth?

Answer: He appeared to her as a shower of gold.

The myth recounts that Zeus visited Danaë in the form of a shower of gold, which resulted in her conception.

Related Concepts:

  • How did Zeus manage to impregnate Danaë despite her confinement?: Zeus, the king of the gods, desired Danaë and visited her in the form of a shower of gold. This golden rain flowed through the roof of her subterranean chamber, entering her womb and leading to her conception.
  • How did Zeus's intervention with Danaë differ from typical divine interactions?: Zeus's interaction with Danaë was unique as he visited her not in a human form, but as a shower of gold, which then entered her womb.
  • What does the ancient Boeotian bell-krater depict regarding Danaë?: The ancient Boeotian bell-krater, dating from approximately 450 to 425 BC, depicts the mythological event of Zeus impregnating Danaë in the form of a shower of gold.

Who was Danaë's consort, according to the infobox and genealogy information?

Answer: Zeus

The infobox and genealogical data consistently identify Zeus as Danaë's consort, through whom Perseus was conceived.

Related Concepts:

  • What were the primary familial relationships of Danaë as presented in the infobox?: According to the infobox, Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice. Her consort was Zeus, and her child was Perseus.
  • According to the genealogy chart, who were the parents of Danaë?: The genealogy chart indicates that Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice.
  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.

Abandonment, Survival, and Sanctuary

After Danaë gave birth, King Acrisius immediately killed her and the baby Perseus.

Answer: False

Rather than killing them, King Acrisius placed Danaë and the infant Perseus into a wooden chest and cast it into the sea, fearing divine retribution for harming them directly.

Related Concepts:

  • What action did King Acrisius take after Danaë gave birth to Perseus?: Unwilling to directly kill his daughter or grandson for fear of divine retribution, King Acrisius placed Danaë and Perseus into a wooden chest and cast them into the sea.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • What were the primary familial relationships of Danaë as presented in the infobox?: According to the infobox, Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice. Her consort was Zeus, and her child was Perseus.

Poseidon played a role in ensuring Danaë and Perseus survived their sea journey.

Answer: True

The text states that Poseidon calmed the sea, facilitating the survival of Danaë and Perseus during their perilous voyage after being cast adrift.

Related Concepts:

  • What role did Poseidon play in Danaë's survival?: Poseidon calmed the sea, allowing the chest containing Danaë and Perseus to survive their journey after being cast adrift by Acrisius.
  • How did Danaë and Perseus survive their perilous journey at sea?: The sea voyage was calmed by Poseidon, and at the request of Zeus, Danaë and Perseus survived the ordeal. They were eventually washed ashore on the island of Serifos.
  • Who found and took in Danaë and Perseus after they landed on Serifos?: The fisherman Dictys found Danaë and Perseus when they washed ashore on Serifos. He took them in and raised Perseus to manhood within the temple of Athena.

Danaë and Perseus were rescued by King Polydectes upon washing ashore on Serifos.

Answer: False

Upon washing ashore on Serifos, Danaë and Perseus were found and taken in by Dictys the fisherman, not King Polydectes.

Related Concepts:

  • How did Danaë and Perseus survive their perilous journey at sea?: The sea voyage was calmed by Poseidon, and at the request of Zeus, Danaë and Perseus survived the ordeal. They were eventually washed ashore on the island of Serifos.
  • Who found and took in Danaë and Perseus after they landed on Serifos?: The fisherman Dictys found Danaë and Perseus when they washed ashore on Serifos. He took them in and raised Perseus to manhood within the temple of Athena.
  • What role did King Polydectes play in the story of Danaë?: King Polydectes, the brother of Dictys, was charmed by Danaë. He agreed not to marry her on the condition that her son, Perseus, would bring him the head of the Gorgon Medusa.

Danaë and Perseus were eventually taken in by the fisherman Dictys on the island of Rhodes.

Answer: False

The source indicates that Dictys the fisherman rescued Danaë and Perseus after they washed ashore on the island of Serifos, not Rhodes.

Related Concepts:

  • Who found and took in Danaë and Perseus after they landed on Serifos?: The fisherman Dictys found Danaë and Perseus when they washed ashore on Serifos. He took them in and raised Perseus to manhood within the temple of Athena.
  • How did Danaë and Perseus survive their perilous journey at sea?: The sea voyage was calmed by Poseidon, and at the request of Zeus, Danaë and Perseus survived the ordeal. They were eventually washed ashore on the island of Serifos.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.

What was King Acrisius's method of disposing of Danaë and her infant son?

Answer: He placed them in a wooden chest and cast it into the sea.

To circumvent the prophecy without direct patricide or infanticide, Acrisius placed Danaë and Perseus in a chest and committed them to the sea.

Related Concepts:

  • What action did King Acrisius take after Danaë gave birth to Perseus?: Unwilling to directly kill his daughter or grandson for fear of divine retribution, King Acrisius placed Danaë and Perseus into a wooden chest and cast them into the sea.
  • What was the primary reason Acrisius feared his daughter Danaë?: Acrisius feared his daughter Danaë because an oracle had prophesied that she would bear a son who would kill him.
  • What prophecy did King Acrisius receive that led him to imprison Danaë?: King Acrisius received a prophecy from the oracle of Delphi stating that he would never have a son, but his daughter Danaë would bear a son who would eventually kill him.

Which island did Danaë and Perseus wash ashore on after their sea journey?

Answer: Serifos

The narrative indicates that Danaë and Perseus were washed ashore on the island of Serifos following their survival at sea.

Related Concepts:

  • How did Danaë and Perseus survive their perilous journey at sea?: The sea voyage was calmed by Poseidon, and at the request of Zeus, Danaë and Perseus survived the ordeal. They were eventually washed ashore on the island of Serifos.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • Who found and took in Danaë and Perseus after they landed on Serifos?: The fisherman Dictys found Danaë and Perseus when they washed ashore on Serifos. He took them in and raised Perseus to manhood within the temple of Athena.

Who found Danaë and Perseus on the shores of Serifos?

Answer: Dictys the fisherman

Dictys, a fisherman residing on Serifos, discovered Danaë and Perseus upon their arrival and provided them sanctuary.

Related Concepts:

  • Who found and took in Danaë and Perseus after they landed on Serifos?: The fisherman Dictys found Danaë and Perseus when they washed ashore on Serifos. He took them in and raised Perseus to manhood within the temple of Athena.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
  • How did Danaë and Perseus survive their perilous journey at sea?: The sea voyage was calmed by Poseidon, and at the request of Zeus, Danaë and Perseus survived the ordeal. They were eventually washed ashore on the island of Serifos.

What happened to Danaë and Perseus after they were cast into the sea in a chest?

Answer: They were saved by Poseidon's intervention and landed on Serifos.

Divine intervention, specifically Poseidon calming the seas, ensured their survival, leading them to land safely on the shores of Serifos.

Related Concepts:

  • What action did King Acrisius take after Danaë gave birth to Perseus?: Unwilling to directly kill his daughter or grandson for fear of divine retribution, King Acrisius placed Danaë and Perseus into a wooden chest and cast them into the sea.
  • How did Danaë and Perseus survive their perilous journey at sea?: The sea voyage was calmed by Poseidon, and at the request of Zeus, Danaë and Perseus survived the ordeal. They were eventually washed ashore on the island of Serifos.
  • What role did Poseidon play in Danaë's survival?: Poseidon calmed the sea, allowing the chest containing Danaë and Perseus to survive their journey after being cast adrift by Acrisius.

Perseus's Heroic Exploits and Prophetic Fulfillment

The father of Danaë's son, Perseus, was identified as the mortal king Polydectes.

Answer: False

The source material explicitly identifies Zeus as the father of Perseus, conceived through the visitation of golden rain, not King Polydectes.

Related Concepts:

  • What role did King Polydectes play in the story of Danaë?: King Polydectes, the brother of Dictys, was charmed by Danaë. He agreed not to marry her on the condition that her son, Perseus, would bring him the head of the Gorgon Medusa.
  • Who was the father of Danaë's son, Perseus?: The father of Perseus, Danaë's son, was Zeus, the king of the gods, who visited her in the form of golden rain.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.

King Polydectes agreed not to marry Danaë if Perseus would bring him the head of the Chimera.

Answer: False

King Polydectes's condition for not marrying Danaë was that Perseus bring him the head of the Gorgon Medusa, not the Chimera.

Related Concepts:

  • What role did King Polydectes play in the story of Danaë?: King Polydectes, the brother of Dictys, was charmed by Danaë. He agreed not to marry her on the condition that her son, Perseus, would bring him the head of the Gorgon Medusa.

Perseus used Athena's shield and Hermes's winged sandals to defeat Medusa.

Answer: True

The source confirms that Perseus utilized divine aid, including Athena's shield and Hermes's winged sandals, in his confrontation with Medusa.

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  • What divine tools did Perseus utilize to defeat Medusa?: To overcome Medusa, Perseus was aided by Athena's shield, Hermes's winged sandals, and Hades's helmet of invisibility, which allowed him to evade Medusa's deadly gaze.

The prophecy concerning Acrisius's death was fulfilled when Perseus killed him in a direct battle.

Answer: False

The prophecy was fulfilled not through direct combat, but when Perseus accidentally struck Acrisius with a javelin during athletic games, an unintended consequence.

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  • How was the prophecy concerning Acrisius's death ultimately fulfilled?: The prophecy was fulfilled when Perseus, after his adventures, participated in athletic games held in Larissa. While competing, he accidentally struck an aging Acrisius with his javelin or discus, causing his death.

Perseus rescued Andromeda *before* undertaking the quest to defeat Medusa.

Answer: False

The narrative sequence presented indicates that Perseus undertook the quest to defeat Medusa first, and subsequently rescued Andromeda.

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  • Who did Perseus rescue after his quest to defeat Medusa?: After obtaining Medusa's head and completing his task, Perseus went on to rescue Andromeda, the princess of Aethiopia.

What task did King Polydectes impose on Perseus?

Answer: To bring him the head of the Gorgon Medusa.

King Polydectes challenged Perseus to retrieve the head of the Gorgon Medusa, ostensibly to remove him from the island.

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  • What role did King Polydectes play in the story of Danaë?: King Polydectes, the brother of Dictys, was charmed by Danaë. He agreed not to marry her on the condition that her son, Perseus, would bring him the head of the Gorgon Medusa.

Which of the following was NOT among the divine tools Perseus used against Medusa?

Answer: Apollo's lyre

The source lists Athena's shield, Hermes's winged sandals, and Hades's helmet of invisibility as tools Perseus employed; Apollo's lyre is not mentioned in this context.

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  • What divine tools did Perseus utilize to defeat Medusa?: To overcome Medusa, Perseus was aided by Athena's shield, Hermes's winged sandals, and Hades's helmet of invisibility, which allowed him to evade Medusa's deadly gaze.

How was the prophecy of Acrisius's death ultimately fulfilled?

Answer: Perseus accidentally killed him with a javelin during games.

The prophecy was fulfilled when Perseus, participating in athletic games, inadvertently struck and killed Acrisius with a thrown javelin.

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  • How was the prophecy concerning Acrisius's death ultimately fulfilled?: The prophecy was fulfilled when Perseus, after his adventures, participated in athletic games held in Larissa. While competing, he accidentally struck an aging Acrisius with his javelin or discus, causing his death.
  • What prophecy did King Acrisius receive that led him to imprison Danaë?: King Acrisius received a prophecy from the oracle of Delphi stating that he would never have a son, but his daughter Danaë would bear a son who would eventually kill him.

Genealogical Frameworks and Relationships

The 'Argive genealogy in Greek mythology' table only lists Danaë's parents and son.

Answer: False

The 'Argive genealogy' table provides a more extensive lineage, detailing relationships beyond just Danaë's immediate parents and son, encompassing numerous gods and heroes.

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  • What is the significance of the 'Argive genealogy in Greek mythology' table?: The 'Argive genealogy in Greek mythology' table illustrates the complex family relationships and lineage of various figures, including Danaë, her parents, her consort Zeus, her son Perseus, and many other related gods and heroes.
  • Who were Danaë's parents according to the text?: Danaë was the daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos and his wife Queen Eurydice. Some accounts also mention Aganippe as her mother.
  • According to the genealogy chart, who were the parents of Danaë?: The genealogy chart indicates that Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice.

According to the genealogy chart, Zeus's parents were Cronus and Rhea.

Answer: True

The provided Argive genealogy chart explicitly lists Cronus and Rhea as the parental figures of Zeus.

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  • In the context of the Argive genealogy, who were Zeus's parents?: Within the provided Argive genealogy, Zeus's parents are shown as Cronus and Rhea.
  • Who were the parents of Perseus as depicted in the genealogy?: The genealogy clearly shows that Perseus was the son of Zeus and Danaë.
  • What is the significance of the 'Argive genealogy in Greek mythology' table?: The 'Argive genealogy in Greek mythology' table illustrates the complex family relationships and lineage of various figures, including Danaë, her parents, her consort Zeus, her son Perseus, and many other related gods and heroes.

The genealogy chart shows Perseus as the son of Zeus and Danaë.

Answer: True

The genealogical information presented clearly delineates Perseus as the offspring of Zeus and Danaë.

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  • Who were the parents of Perseus as depicted in the genealogy?: The genealogy clearly shows that Perseus was the son of Zeus and Danaë.
  • What is the significance of the 'Argive genealogy in Greek mythology' table?: The 'Argive genealogy in Greek mythology' table illustrates the complex family relationships and lineage of various figures, including Danaë, her parents, her consort Zeus, her son Perseus, and many other related gods and heroes.
  • What were the primary familial relationships of Danaë as presented in the infobox?: According to the infobox, Danaë's parents were Acrisius and Eurydice. Her consort was Zeus, and her child was Perseus.

In the context of the Argive genealogy, who were Perseus's parents?

Answer: Zeus and Danaë

The Argive genealogy clearly establishes Zeus and Danaë as the parents of the hero Perseus.

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  • Who were the parents of Perseus as depicted in the genealogy?: The genealogy clearly shows that Perseus was the son of Zeus and Danaë.
  • In the context of the Argive genealogy, who were Zeus's parents?: Within the provided Argive genealogy, Zeus's parents are shown as Cronus and Rhea.
  • What is the significance of the 'Argive genealogy in Greek mythology' table?: The 'Argive genealogy in Greek mythology' table illustrates the complex family relationships and lineage of various figures, including Danaë, her parents, her consort Zeus, her son Perseus, and many other related gods and heroes.

Artistic and Iconographic Representations

The gallery section features textual descriptions of Danaë's life.

Answer: False

The gallery section is dedicated to showcasing visual artistic interpretations of the myth of Danaë, rather than providing textual narratives of her life.

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  • What does the gallery section of the article showcase?: The gallery section showcases various artistic depictions of Danaë created by different artists throughout history, illustrating how the myth has been interpreted visually over time.
  • What is the meaning of the 'shortdescription' tag for Danaë?: The 'shortdescription' tag indicates that Danaë is identified as a 'Figure in Greek mythology'.
  • What external resources are provided for further information on Danaë?: External resources include links to Wikimedia Commons for media related to Danaë, Wikisource for the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article on Danaë, and the Warburg Institute Iconographic Database for images.

Titian's 1544 painting of Danaë is noted for including the figure of Cupid.

Answer: True

The description of Titian's 1544 rendition of Danaë specifically mentions the inclusion of the figure of Cupid within the composition.

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  • What is the subject of Titian's 1544 painting of Danaë?: Titian's 1544 painting of Danaë is one of several variants he created, and it notably includes Cupid alongside Danaë. The artwork measures 120 cm by 172 cm and is located at the National Museum of Capodimonte in Naples.

The ancient Boeotian bell-krater depicts Zeus impregnating Danaë as a shower of gold.

Answer: True

The ancient Boeotian bell-krater, dated 450-425 BC, is described as depicting the mythological event of Zeus impregnating Danaë through a shower of gold.

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  • What does the ancient Boeotian bell-krater depict regarding Danaë?: The ancient Boeotian bell-krater, dating from approximately 450 to 425 BC, depicts the mythological event of Zeus impregnating Danaë in the form of a shower of gold.
  • What was the significance of the 'golden rain' in depictions of Danaë?: The 'golden rain' is a symbolic representation of Zeus's divine impregnation of Danaë, a recurring motif in art and mythology.
  • How did Zeus manage to impregnate Danaë despite her confinement?: Zeus, the king of the gods, desired Danaë and visited her in the form of a shower of gold. This golden rain flowed through the roof of her subterranean chamber, entering her womb and leading to her conception.

An antique fresco from Pompeii shows Eros pouring golden rain upon Danaë.

Answer: True

An antique fresco originating from Pompeii illustrates the figure of Eros dispensing golden rain upon Danaë, symbolizing the divine impregnation.

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  • What is shown in the antique fresco from Pompeii featuring Danaë?: An antique fresco discovered in Pompeii illustrates the figure of Eros pouring golden rain upon Danaë, symbolizing the divine impregnation.
  • What was the significance of the 'golden rain' in depictions of Danaë?: The 'golden rain' is a symbolic representation of Zeus's divine impregnation of Danaë, a recurring motif in art and mythology.
  • What does the ancient Boeotian bell-krater depict regarding Danaë?: The ancient Boeotian bell-krater, dating from approximately 450 to 425 BC, depicts the mythological event of Zeus impregnating Danaë in the form of a shower of gold.

What does the ancient Boeotian bell-krater, dated 450-425 BC, depict?

Answer: Zeus visiting Danaë as a shower of gold.

The ancient Boeotian bell-krater illustrates the mythological event wherein Zeus visits Danaë in the guise of a shower of gold.

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  • What does the ancient Boeotian bell-krater depict regarding Danaë?: The ancient Boeotian bell-krater, dating from approximately 450 to 425 BC, depicts the mythological event of Zeus impregnating Danaë in the form of a shower of gold.

Which of the following artists is mentioned as having created a notable painting of Danaë in the gallery section?

Answer: Rembrandt

The gallery section lists Rembrandt among the artists who created notable paintings depicting Danaë.

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  • What does the gallery section of the article showcase?: The gallery section showcases various artistic depictions of Danaë created by different artists throughout history, illustrating how the myth has been interpreted visually over time.
  • What external resources are provided for further information on Danaë?: External resources include links to Wikimedia Commons for media related to Danaë, Wikisource for the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article on Danaë, and the Warburg Institute Iconographic Database for images.

What is the significance of the 'golden rain' motif in artistic depictions of Danaë?

Answer: It symbolizes Zeus's divine impregnation.

The motif of 'golden rain' in artistic representations serves as a symbolic visual cue for Zeus's divine act of impregnating Danaë.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the significance of the 'golden rain' in depictions of Danaë?: The 'golden rain' is a symbolic representation of Zeus's divine impregnation of Danaë, a recurring motif in art and mythology.
  • What does the gallery section of the article showcase?: The gallery section showcases various artistic depictions of Danaë created by different artists throughout history, illustrating how the myth has been interpreted visually over time.
  • How did Zeus manage to impregnate Danaë despite her confinement?: Zeus, the king of the gods, desired Danaë and visited her in the form of a shower of gold. This golden rain flowed through the roof of her subterranean chamber, entering her womb and leading to her conception.

Which mythological figure is shown pouring golden rain upon Danaë in the antique fresco from Pompeii?

Answer: Eros

The antique fresco from Pompeii depicts Eros, rather than Zeus directly, pouring the golden rain upon Danaë.

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  • What is shown in the antique fresco from Pompeii featuring Danaë?: An antique fresco discovered in Pompeii illustrates the figure of Eros pouring golden rain upon Danaë, symbolizing the divine impregnation.
  • What was the significance of the 'golden rain' in depictions of Danaë?: The 'golden rain' is a symbolic representation of Zeus's divine impregnation of Danaë, a recurring motif in art and mythology.
  • Who was the father of Danaë's son, Perseus?: The father of Perseus, Danaë's son, was Zeus, the king of the gods, who visited her in the form of golden rain.

What is the primary theme depicted in the gallery section concerning Danaë?

Answer: Various artistic interpretations of the myth of Danaë.

The gallery section is curated to showcase the diverse ways artists across different periods have visually interpreted and represented the myth of Danaë.

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  • What does the gallery section of the article showcase?: The gallery section showcases various artistic depictions of Danaë created by different artists throughout history, illustrating how the myth has been interpreted visually over time.
  • What is the meaning of the 'shortdescription' tag for Danaë?: The 'shortdescription' tag indicates that Danaë is identified as a 'Figure in Greek mythology'.
  • What external resources are provided for further information on Danaë?: External resources include links to Wikimedia Commons for media related to Danaë, Wikisource for the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article on Danaë, and the Warburg Institute Iconographic Database for images.

Scholarly References and Linguistic Data

The citation regarding the '1911 Encyclopædia Britannica' suggests it contains information about the mythological figure Danaë.

Answer: True

The citation explicitly references the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, indicating its relevance as a source of information pertaining to the mythological figure Danaë.

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  • What is the significance of the citation regarding the '1911 Encyclopædia Britannica'?: The citation indicates that the 1911 edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica contains an article specifically on 'Danae', providing a historical reference point for information about the mythological figure.
  • What is the meaning of the 'shortdescription' tag for Danaë?: The 'shortdescription' tag indicates that Danaë is identified as a 'Figure in Greek mythology'.
  • What external resources are provided for further information on Danaë?: External resources include links to Wikimedia Commons for media related to Danaë, Wikisource for the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article on Danaë, and the Warburg Institute Iconographic Database for images.

The 'Authority control' section provides links to databases that help standardize information about Danaë.

Answer: True

The 'Authority control' section is designed to offer standardized identifiers and links to databases that facilitate the consistent cataloging and retrieval of information concerning Danaë.

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  • What does the 'Authority control' section provide?: The 'Authority control' section provides links to various databases (like VIAF, GND, BnF, Czech Republic, Poland) that catalog information about Danaë, helping to standardize and verify data across different systems.

The pronunciation of Danaë in Ancient Greek is similar to the Modern Greek pronunciation.

Answer: False

The provided linguistic data indicates distinct pronunciations for Danaë in Ancient Greek ([da.ná.ɛː]) and Modern Greek ([ðaˈna.i]), suggesting they are not similar.

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  • What is the pronunciation of Danaë in English and Ancient Greek?: In English, Danaë is pronounced approximately as /dæˈneɪ.i/. In Ancient Greek, the name is Δανάη, romanized as Danáē, with pronunciations [da.ná.ɛː] in Ancient Greek and [ðaˈna.i] in Modern Greek.
  • What is the meaning of the 'shortdescription' tag for Danaë?: The 'shortdescription' tag indicates that Danaë is identified as a 'Figure in Greek mythology'.
  • Who was Danaë in the context of Greek mythology?: In Greek mythology, Danaë was an Argive princess and the mother of the hero Perseus. She is also credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.

Which of the following is a correct pronunciation of Danaë provided in the source?

Answer: Ancient Greek: [da.ná.ɛː]

The source provides the Ancient Greek pronunciation as [da.ná.ɛː], distinguishing it from English and Modern Greek renditions.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the pronunciation of Danaë in English and Ancient Greek?: In English, Danaë is pronounced approximately as /dæˈneɪ.i/. In Ancient Greek, the name is Δανάη, romanized as Danáē, with pronunciations [da.ná.ɛː] in Ancient Greek and [ðaˈna.i] in Modern Greek.
  • What external resources are provided for further information on Danaë?: External resources include links to Wikimedia Commons for media related to Danaë, Wikisource for the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article on Danaë, and the Warburg Institute Iconographic Database for images.
  • What is the meaning of the 'shortdescription' tag for Danaë?: The 'shortdescription' tag indicates that Danaë is identified as a 'Figure in Greek mythology'.

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