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When Medusa was slayed by Perseus, two offsprings sprang forth as she was pregnant. One was the golded sworded giant Chrysos. Name the other.

  1. Hydra

  2. Minotaur

  3. Pegasus

  4. Nemean Lion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When Perseus slew Medusa, she was pregnant with Poseidon's children. From her decapitated body sprang two offspring: Chrysaor (the golden sword-wielding giant) and Pegasus (the winged horse). Pegasus became one of the most famous creatures in Greek mythology. Options A, B, and D list other Greek monsters but not her actual offspring.

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