Which mythology does Acrisius belong to?

Acrisius belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Acrisius appear in?

Acrisius appears in Perseus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Acrisius

King of Argos slain by the grandson he tried to prevent

Mythology: Greek mythology
Children: Danae
Group: Mortal · King
Appears in: Perseus

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Acrisius is the king of Argos who, warned by an oracle that his daughter's son will kill him, locks Danae away in a bronze chamber. When Zeus reaches her as golden rain and she bears Perseus, he casts mother and child into the sea in a wooden chest. The prophecy holds regardless: years later a discus thrown by the grown Perseus strikes him dead.

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Who is Acrisius?: Acrisius is the king of Argos who, warned by an oracle that his daughter's son will kill him, locks Danae away in a bronze chamber. When Zeus reaches her as golden rain and she bears Perseus, he casts mother and child into the sea in a wooden chest.
Which mythology does Acrisius belong to?: Acrisius belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Acrisius appear in?: Acrisius appears in Perseus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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