Danaë
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In Greek mythology, Danaë (/ˈdæneɪ.i/,[1] /ˈdæni.iː/;[2] Ancient Greek: Δανάη, romanized: Danáē; Ancient Greek: [da.ná.ɛː], Modern: [ðaˈna.i]) was an Argive princess and mother of the hero Perseus by Zeus. She was credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.