 When Perseus returned to Seriphos with the Gorgon's head, he found that, in his absence, his mother was threatened and abused by Polydectes, and had to seek refuge in a temple.Perseus was outraged and strode into the throne room where Polydectes and other nobles were convening.Polydectes was surprised that the hero was still alive and refused to believe Perseus had accomplished the deed he was sent out to do.