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  • Danaë - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    In Greek mythology, Danaë (Ancient Greek: Δανάη, English translation: "parched") was a daughter of King Acrisius of Argos and Eurydice (no relation to Orpheus ' Eurydice).

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    Danae was the daughter of Acrisius. An oracle warned Acrisius that Danae's son would someday kill him, so Acrisius shut Danae in a bronze room, away from all male company.

  • DANAE : Princess of Argos ; Greek mythology ; pictures

    Greek Mythology Gods ... Danae & the Golden Shower, Athenian red-figure krater C5th B.C., State Hermitage Museum

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Danae, in Greek mythology, the daughter of Acrisius, king of Árgos, and, by the god Zeus, the mother of Perseus.



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