Acrisius

Acrisius was a Greek mortal king.

Mythology
Acrisius and his twin brother, Proetus, fought while they were still in the womb. After the death of their father, Abas, Acrisius and Proetus were supposted to alternate their ruling of Argos, but Acrisius didn't let Proetus take the throne. Eventually, Proetus returned with his father-in-law, Iobates, and Acrisius was forced to share the throne by giving him the Tiryns and keeping Argos for himself.

Acrisius and his wife were unable to have a son that would take the throne after his death. He consulted and oracle and was told that he would be killed by his grandson through Danae. Acrisius locked Danae in a bronze chamber that was only open to the sky. Zeus came to Danae in a golden shower and impregnated her with Perseus. When Acrisius found out she was pregnant he put her in a chest and threw her into the sea. Poseidon guided the chest and kept them safe and they eventually landed on Seriphos and were rescued by Dictys.

After growing up, Perseus went to Larissa and participated in some funeral games. During the discus throw, he accidentally hit Acrisius with the discus and killed him.

Relationships

 * Parents: Abas and Ocalea
 * Spouse(s): Eurydice
 * Children with Eurydice: Danae