by: mr. weaver, mr. dumont, mr. faherty, ms. roody

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