Danaë

Danaë, daughter of King Acrisius of Argos, was locked away in a bronze chamber to prevent an oracle's prophecy of her son killing Acrisius from coming true.

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Profession :

Character

Persona :

Mythological

Universe :

Greek Mythology

Birthplace :

Argos, Greece

Despite Acrisius’s precautions, Danaë was impregnated by Zeus, who transformed himself into a shower of gold to reach her. She gave birth to Perseus, who eventually fulfilled the prophecy and accidentally killed Acrisius. Danaë and Perseus were later turned into constellations by Zeus.