The leading female heroes of Greek mythology make significant contributions to their quests, both positively and negatively. In the story "Perseus", his protagonist Andromeda delays completing her quest to bring Medusa's head back to Polydectes. However, through this, Perseus finds his true love. Subsequently, Hercules has a life full of problems due to Hera's hatred towards him, which leads him to his famous twelve labors. Finally, when Theseus' quest to kill the Minotaur arises, Ariadne helps him with her essential tool, a ball of string, but later causes trouble for Theseus. These stories demonstrate that the heroes of Greek mythology contributed to their quest through their chief ladies. Andromeda is saved by Perseus in front of a sea serpent, delaying the completion of her quest in "Perseus and Medusa". "Perseus landed next to her... Helmet of Invisibility" (Creighton, 93) As said in the quote, when Perseus sees Andromeda on his way home, he offers to help him kill the sea serpent that is endangering Andromeda's life Andromeda. This extra stop on Perseus' journey puts a pause on Perseus' journey to present Polydectes with the head of Medusa and put himself in further danger. However, something good came out of it. "Perseus asked...given so willingly." (Creighton, 93) Through Perseus saving Andromeda's life, he receives the pleasure of being able to call Andromeda his wife. Andromeda's contribution to Perseus' quest has affected him both positively and negatively because even though she delays him from finishing his quest, Perseus receives his one true love. Like most cases in Greek myth, Andromeda plays a small role in this story compared to the bigger picture of Perseus' quest. Having said that though, the rewa of Perseus...... middle of the card ......r. Therefore, with a heavy heart, Theseus becomes the new king of Athens. Ariadne proves to contribute to Theseus' search first positively, but then negatively when Theseus loses her trust. In conclusion, no matter how big or small, positive or negative, contributions are made by the hero protagonist regarding their quest. Perseus' female protagonist, Andromeda, contributes both positively and negatively to Perseus' quest. Hera, the protagonist of Hercules' story, makes a negative contribution to Hercules' quest, influencing him greatly. Finally, the protagonist Ariadne of Theseus makes both positive and negative contributions regarding Theseus' quest. All three of these stories also demonstrate how small women's roles are in Greek mythology and how little they are valued in Greek society. Overall, the major women of Greek mythology contribute immensely to the hero's quests.