The Origin of the Hero Acrisius was the king of the powerful city of Argos, however he lived in anguish for not having a male heir appointed. In order to cease his anguish he decided to visit the Oracle of Delphi, but the prophecy he was told only increased his despair. “You will never have a son and no matter where you hide your destiny is to be killed by your grandson” the King only had one daughter called Danae, […]