The Doom Of King Acrisius

by William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, Fitz Roy Carrington

Book Overview

The Doom of King Acrisius is a book written by William Morris. It is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa. The story follows King Acrisius, who is told by an oracle that his grandson will kill him. In an effort to prevent this prophecy from coming true, Acrisius locks his daughter Danae in a tower. However, Zeus visits Danae in the form of a golden shower and impregnates her with Perseus. When Acrisius discovers the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143268289X
• ISBN13: 9781432682897
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"