Polydectes
Publié le 22/02/2012
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Greek King of the island of Seriphos,
protector of Danae and her son, Perseus.
Polydectes sent Perseus on a dangerous mission,
asking him to bring back the head of the Gorgon
Medusa, which turned men to stone. While Perseus
was away, Polydectes pursued Danae, trying to win
her love. Danae was protected by Dictys, who was
possibly the brother of Polydectes. Perseus returned
with the head of Medusa and turned Polydectes into
stone. Dictys then became king of Seriphos.