Monday, 11 April 2016

Weapons and Equipment

Winged Sandals
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The winged sandals were a gift from Hermes to Perseus. They were to aid him on his quest to kill Medusa. They were also used to fly.

Hades' Helmet
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The Helm of Darkness was used by Perseus to render himself invisible. It is also known as the Helm of Hades or the Cap of Invisibility. Perseus would use this to sneak into the cave where Medusa lived. He would later return it, after rescuing his mother.

Medusa's Head
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Perseus, who was commanded by King Polydectes to Kill Medusa and return with her head, and later on he used it to save Andeomeda by tuning Ketos into stone.

Reflective Shield
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The goddess Athena gave the hero Perseus a reflective mirror-like shield, which was also known as Aegis, to help him fight and kill Medusa; by looking at the Gorgon's reflection on the shield, and not directly to her eyes, Perseus wouldn't turn into stone.

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