Polydektes

Polydektes was the king of the island of Seriphos and the brother of the fisherman Diktys in Greek mythology.

Biography

Polydektes fell in love with Danae, the daughter of the Argive King Akrisios, when Polydektes' brother Diktys took her and her son, Perseus, under his wing. Announcing his feelings, Polydektes was opposed by Perseus, and thus Polydektes decreed that Perseus should slay the gorgon Medusa, and bring back her head.

Perseus did as told, and when he returned with Medusa's head, showed it to Polydektes, who was turned to stone.

Influence

During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan misthios Kassandra was asked by Damia to tell the story of Perseus, and Kassandra mentioned Polydektes as well.

There was also a lagoon named after the king in Seriphos at the time.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)