Publisher's Synopsis
The Doom of King Acrisius is a novel written by William Morris. The story revolves around the life of King Acrisius, who was cursed by an oracle that his daughter Danae would bear a son who would eventually kill him. To prevent this from happening, the king locks Danae in a tower, but Zeus, the god of thunder, falls in love with her and impregnates her. Danae gives birth to a son, Perseus, who is then sent away in a chest to avoid the wrath of the king. The novel follows the life of Perseus, who grows up to become a great warrior and sets out on a quest to slay the Gorgon Medusa, a creature with snakes for hair whose gaze turns people to stone. Along the way, Perseus meets various characters, including the sea god Poseidon and the goddess Athena, who help him on his journey. The Doom of King Acrisius is a classic retelling of the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa, with Morris's unique style and language. The book is a thrilling adventure that explores themes of fate, destiny, and the power of the gods. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology or classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
