Πολυδέκτης
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Πολυδέκτης is a figure from Greek mythology known as the king of Seriphos who became entangled in the story of Perseus and Medusa.
Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
figure in Greek mythology
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mythological king ⓘ |
| appearsIn | myths of Perseus cycle ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Δίκτυς
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Δανάη NERFINISHED ⓘ Μέδουσα NERFINISHED ⓘ Περσεύς NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| causeOfEvent | Perseus’ quest to slay Medusa ⓘ |
| characterType | tyrannical ruler in mythic tradition ⓘ |
| country | Seriphos NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culture | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| deathCause | turned to stone by the head of Medusa ⓘ |
| deathManner | petrification ⓘ |
| desire | to marry Danaë ⓘ |
| entangledInStory | quest of Perseus for Medusa’s head ⓘ |
| familyRelation | brother of Dictys in many traditions ⓘ |
| fate | overthrown and killed by Perseus ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| killedBy | Περσεύς NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Greek ⓘ |
| motivation | to remove Perseus as an obstacle ⓘ |
| mythology | Greek mythology ⓘ |
| narrativeRole | king who sends Perseus on dangerous mission ⓘ |
| notableAct | devised challenge requiring Perseus to bring Medusa’s head ⓘ |
| plotAgainst | Περσεύς NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionHeld | king of Seriphos ⓘ |
| realm | island of Seriphos NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInMyth | antagonist of Perseus ⓘ |
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