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Yep, Greek myths are all like that: Propercy: "Your son will make you not live". Father: "Does something". Father:"Dies".

So Perseus gets magic gear from the gods themselves, kills a legendary creature, then a terrifying monster, saves a princess and toples a monarch, BUT he fulfills the prophecy that started this whole thing by missthrowing a FRESBEE ? WHAT ?!

You either die a hero or live long enough to solve all of your problems by turning people to stone.

This is way more like a typical DnD campaign than anything from Tolkien.

“Hold my beer, your highness.”

1st episode: everybody is an idiot 2nd episode: Perseus 's christmas

"The nymphs of the North" sounds like a Scandinavian porn film

Andromeda isn’t amused.

3:24 When you're a TF2 Spy, and got spotted by 2 Pyros.

I need a bag that's always the perfect size

You should do the Epic of Gilgamesh!

Okay, I apparently heard a rather different Version of that whole Part with Andromeda. In the Versions I know, she and Perseus actually speak with each other, before he kills the monster (which he does with the head of Medusa rather then his blade) and she falls in love with and agrees to marry him. Also, her previous fiancee storms the Wedding-Feast with his friends and tries to murder Perseus and the others present to get Andromeda back, forcing him to kill the Attackers with Medusas Head. But meh, I guess there are too many Versions of all Legends, so I should probably expect that the ones I know will not always be the ones you tell.

im starting to realize just how many magic items in d&d were inspired by mythology. boots of flying, invisibility items, bags of holding...

Out of all his treasures, I like his shirt the most.

Andromeda is so done with EVERYBODY’S nonsense.

Time for some Alternate Version Notes: 1. Some versions have the various magic items given to Perseus by the nymphs instead given to him by the gods directly. You know, in case it wasn't obvious enough that Perseus was only succeeding because he had gods on his side. 2. Cetus was sometimes described as having clawed flippers and a red crest. The latter detail makes some people think it was inspired by giant oarfish, a very large species of fish notable for not eating princesses. 3. In the great tradition of removing narrative cul-de-sacs, most versions leave out Andromeda's other suitors. This has the side effect of helping the audience ignore the moral implications of giving out princesses like participation trophies. 4. On the note of "making Perseus less of a dick," many versions make the whole grandpa-murder-by-discus thing a total coincidence. He happened to be at the sports stadium, Perseus happened to throw the discus too hard and happened to hit the one guy he was blood-related to. Incidentally, my research has yet to find a version of Perseus's story which has a narratively satisfying conclusion to that prophecy. 5. Chrysaor isn't very well-described in most sources, and doesn't show up in other (surviving) myths AFAIK. Some interpretations have him as a golden boar-monster, or say that he was King of Iberia. Hesiod also mentions a Chrysaor who married Callirrhoe and was Geryon's dad.

Perseus: Ok, so I use my wings to fly above the sea monster DM: you do realize your too high up to make an attack right? Perseus: eh, I'll get him next turn DM: um, right. So now it's the sea monster's turn and he instantly notices you in the reflection on the water Perseus: aw crap, didn't think of that, so much for my sneak attack bonus DM: in response the monster... *rolls D20* *dm reads result, than smacks his head on the table and breaths an exsasperated sigh* DM: dives down into the water to attack your reflection, it still has no idea where you are Perseus: HA! DM: I gotta stop rolling for monster behavior

Alright so despite being holy hell late, I still want to point this out. The myth that Athena cursed Medusa to become a gorgon is Ovid' work and Ovid's work tended to make the Greek pantheon the absolutely worst assholes in existence. Like, worse than they were before. There are several tellings of this myth especially the one stating Medusa was born a gorgon and lived a gorgon until her demise. Of course everyone can hold their own personal 'canon' for greek myths since there are several versions of each myth but I just wanted to educate a few folks.

"PERSEUS! WE'VE GOT YER KNOWLEDGE! GIVE US BACK OUR EYE!"

Polydectes:Can you get me Medusa's head Perseus:(gets the head) Polydectes:(insert stoned surprised pikachu meme)

In this episode, Perseus uses console commands to instakill opponent and disappear.

Medusa did nothing wrong

As a side note, some version of the story have Perseus killing Acrisius with the discus after hitting him in the foot. Which is hilarious to think about.

That end though ... It's like the DM realizing at the last moment "crap I still got to bring in the prophecy somehow"

In the version I heard when I was a kid, Perseus went looking for his biological grandfather, found him, reconciled with him, they went to a sports competition together, and THEN he accidentally hit him with a discus. The granddad even managed a quick dying speech, as I recall. I think I prefer this version though. It has a nice "womp womp" feeling to it.

Perseus may have been a pretentious jerk that didn't consider Andromeda's feelings, but I think the one that gets the trophy of jerkassery is Athena. She was the one that transformed Medusa into a monster as "punishment" for having been raped by Poseidon, and now she has Medusa's head as part of her collection.

You can't help but feel bad for Acrisius at the end. But then recall how badly he treated his own daughter, so perhaps he deserved his comeuppance. Great series, keep'em coming!

Oh please do more! Im loving this series~ The quality in the script, delivery and animation!

This video: Perseus Me a Percy Jackson fan: speed

This is such a great series, thanks to the whole team for all your hard work!

so basically Nymphs: oh hey i think we were expecting you, we got you this stuff Athena and Hermes: are we late to the party? thats okay, we got you stuff, too Perseus: what

I know it's childish, but since the word "perse" means ass (as in butt) in Finnish, my mother tongue, I can't take these epic tales seriously. Also ruined the tale of Persefone for me :D

I need those sandals. Every time I try to steel cookies from my grannys house I get caught(っ◞‸◟c)

I always found it difficult to find source materials for a lot of this plus the immaculates of the writing meant that it took so long to read through all of it this is a great way to spend just a couple minutes and learn about mythology people's beliefs /events that happened in history I love the show and everything that it stands for I hope you get lots of support you have mine!!!! XD

I love how Hermes always has food in his hands

Poor Medusa

1:23 What you looking at there Perseus?

These videos are both hilarious and very interesting great work Extra Credits team!

Love your stories guys. Great work!

Gotta love how the prophecy that was such a big deal at the beginning was resolved as an afterthought. Also, I love the EC interpretation of Andromeda being just so done with everyone's shit.

Chiron from Percy Jackson is like, 4:01 😂😂😂.

love these mythology series, more please!

I love Extra Mythology!!! Keep up the great work!

I thought the discus part was from the story of Oedipus, but knowing Greek mythology, it’s probably from both

I though a winged boar also cam out for Medusa along with Pegasus, not a winged human?

That ad was actually really cool!

I knew the story but you describe it so well! I love the way you said it!

I'm by no means an expert on the migrations of ancient peoples but....shouldn't the Ethopian Andromeda be....browner?

I would love to see one about Achilles

You know I just love that in most stories about people trying to avoid fate it is usually their actions to avoid it that cause them to occur.

Dude extra mythology may be my favourite Extra Credits series to date, even more than Extra History... it is... INCREDIBLE

5:10 "uncool" do this mean oversimplified history

The original Gorgon sisters are such underutilized creatures in fiction. Cursed by the gods, went out of their way to hide away, hurt only those that came looking to fight them, and still got shafted so severely. There's some really potent tales to be told there, I'd say. Doubly so if you actually acknowledge just how messed up their origin story is by modern standards.

Extra Mythology is a solid idea. Keep it up guys.

I love how you're always telling a story to two different people

So, were the Fates in the Disney Hercules movie conflated with the Grey Women, or were they the same thing before that? I know, not the point of the video, but it is something worth wondering about.

what is the song at the end called?

the way the story is told amazing bro

I love how Andramada is like ‘meh’ during the whole slaying the Kraken

Coming from someone who has seen all Extra Credits videos : These are nice, but just a wee bit too "hip". Like cut down the amount of memes like "Hold my beer" for about 8%, and the newer videos should match the Extra Credits - label of quality. P.S You guys are awesome, just focus a little

Always knew Frisbees were killer....

I love your vids keep it up

this is so good!

Nobody asked andromeda about getting married ok let’s ask her would you rather get married or eaten

I'm surprised you didn't mention Medusa's origins. She was a priestess of Athena. Some say she had an affair with Poseidon in Athena's temple, others say she bragged that she was prettier than Athena while combing her hair one day. Regardless, Athena turned her into a Gorgon. They say that the Pegasus was medusa's offspring from her affair with Poseidon.

Loving the art style for extra mythology

Love how you say stories!!

Why do the gods always have so many gifts to give to random adventurers

I thought Chrysaor (if that's how its spelled) was a boar?

That was a fast summary of a long epic story.

I really want to be with you extra credits. You are the best KZfaqr ever.

This myth is such a mess

OMG theese faces

The Ending is just great.

Nymphs: *giving Perseus the items* Me:why is he blushing...oh...OH!

Ok I understand the Pegasus: Medusa was turned into a Gargoyle because she slept with Posidon, creater of horses, but why the winged man?

5:12 Dude, Perseus, so not cool.

How is this channel not at least TOP 10

Oh boy this is gonna be one of these things I binge watch until my eyes crumble it's stone

Wasn't Ethiopia the land of blacks? Like literally coming from the Greek for the people of burnt faces? Why aren't they portrayed as such?

Now, ya know, I ain't no genius, but, ya know, "Ethiopia" literally translates to "Land of the burnt faces" - in modern Sudan. I'd think that the Ethiopians would be a bit... uh... how do I put this... "darker"?

Like the content keep it up

"Stop shaking your head, you all know this is how things worked in those days." Best quote so far. :3

Wait a minute?🤔Does looking at the head through a computer screen...

You guys also read percy jackson?

Perseus blushing when he sees the "Jigglies" is a very nice touch.

I love how the winged man and Pegasus popping out of the still warm corpse of Medusa is just an afterthought.

Wait, wasn't it just Medusa that was a 'monstrous' Gorgon out of the three Gorgon sisters? From what I remember, her sisters Stheno and Euryale were, well, quite frankly, beautiful enough to give Aphrodite a run for her money. Medusa means "Protectress" or "Guardian", for that was what she was, the Guardian of her sisters, who, because of their beauty, were sought after by countless men, few, if any of them, having noble intentions or true love behind their actions. Add that Medusa was the ONLY one of the three Gorgon sisters that was mortal and well, sooner or later envy and hatred set in, transforming her into the monster we all know today and she devoured her sisters. Though, with them being immortal, they didn't die, but one day, they woke up next to the decaying remains of Medusa, after having been slain by Perseus. Then again, there are plenty contradictions in different versions of myths...

Dude, Acrisius was his Grandfather not Dad.

The music is so good!

I just realized the three gifts are all shown in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Annabeth’s Yankees cap, Grover’s flying sneakers, and Percy’s backpack from Ares. Cool!

Ah yes, the ancient Greeks sure were bastions in women's rights.

I was listening to Wish from Ragnarok: Eternal Love, and then I saw the thumbnail, and it just fit SO WELL!

Awesome sauce

I love this

On another hand, I like the way you represented the gorgons, it is nice to get a different version from the usual “snake topless women”.

Omg. Hahahaha listen closely at 5:50, Perseus dabbin' with the head of Medusa. I actually laughed out loud. Great way to start the day

Now that's some high stakes frisbee golf

Incredible animation haha!