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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf figure in Greek mythology
mythological king
appearsIn myths of Perseus cycle
associatedWith Δίκτυς
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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Polydectes hasVariantName Πολυδέκτης