Who Is Danae? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Danae (In the Public Domain): Mother of Perseus.
Danae is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Danaë, with over 14 comic issue appearances. Mother of Perseus.
Who is Danae?
Danae was the sole daughter of Acrisius, King of Argos and Eurydice of Sparta. Her maternal grandparents were Lacedaemon and Sparta, founders of the city of Sparta. Acrisius worried about his successors and visited an oracle to learn if he would ever have male descendants. He was told that he would have a single grandson. But he would be killed by said grandson. Acrisius naturally wanted to avoid the birth of any such child. He had Danae transferred to an isolated cell, never to have any male companion. But Zeus had other plans.
Key facts
Danae is of human origin and first appeared in "Clash of the Titans". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 14 recorded issue appearances, Danae ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Danae?
Mother of Perseus.
What is Danae's real name?
Danae's real identity is Danaë.
When did Danae first appear?
Danae first appeared in "Clash of the Titans".
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