Question

Literature & Greek mythology : Perseus and the gorgon

Why did Perseus make a promise of gifting anything to king Polydectes ?

i) He was felt embarrassed as everyone was laughing on him.
ii) He did not bring a horse as the king asked

Answer 1

Answer:

In Greek mythology, King Polydectes /ˌpɒlɪˈdɛktiːz/ (Greek: Πολυδέκτης) was the ruler of the island of Seriphos.

I) He was felt embarrassed as everyone was laughing on him