By: Mr. Weaver,
Mr. Dumont,
Mr. Faherty,
Ms. Roody
Perseus’s Journey
He challenges King Polydectes that he can kill Medusa
Call to Adventure
I can do it.
He leaves with Athena and Hermes.
Acceptance of the Call
His amulets were winged sandals, shield and sword.
Perseus had Athena and Hermes for his supernatural aids.
Supernatural Aids/ Amulets
Perseus attacks the Gorgon sisters, who told him how to find the nymphs, then after killing Medusa, he turns Atlas to stone
Tests and Ordeals
Greek Nymph
Perseus attacked Medusa, then cuts off her head
Gatekeeper’s Test
He was stuck on Medusa’s Island
Belly of the Whale
Perseus saved Andromeda from the Kracken
Meeting with Goddess or Temptress
Perseus just wanted to have his grandfather’s love
Atonement with Father
Perseus married Andromeda and was given a royal wedding
Apotheosis
Perseus had Andromeda
Ultimate Boon
Perseus flies back to Crete with the winged sandals
Refusal of Return
Perseus turned Polydectes to stone with the head of Medusa
Crossing the Return Threshold
He uses his wisdom and experiences from his journey to rule his country
Master of Two Worlds