Question

which story event from \perseus\ best shows that the ancient greeks sometimes suffered tyrannical rulers?
viewing the gorgon, king polydectes and his men turn to stone.
the ethiopians force king cepheus to sacrifice his daughter.
perseus makes his old friend dictys king of the island.
king acrisius and king polydectes try to kill perseus.

Explanation:

To determine the event showing tyrannical rulers, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Shows the Gorgon's power, not tyranny.
• Option 2: Ethiopians (not Greek rulers) force a sacrifice.
• Option 3: Perseus appointing a friend as king is positive, not tyrannical.
• Option 4: Kings Acrisius and Polydectes try to kill Perseus, demonstrating unjust, tyrannical behavior.

Answer:

D. King Acrisius and King Polydectes try to kill Perseus.