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Perseus

Perseus

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A Greek hero who killed Medusa and saved Andromeda from a sea monster
  • proper noun
  • /ˈpɜrsiəs/
  • Literature
: Perseo
  • Sir, are you familiar with the Greek hero Perseus?
  • Perseus and Andromeda

Examples

  • Perseus had faced nothing more terrifying in defending Andromeda off the Joppa coast.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Then one night, Perseus approached, and Medusa fell asleep.

  • And right in the nick of time, Perseus shows up and kills it.

    Camp Cool Kids (2017)

  • All hail Perseus, killer of the Kraken.

    Wrath of the Titans (2012)

  • Perseus flies to the rescue of Andromeda; Orion faces the charge of the snorting bull.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Shielded from the Gorgon's stone cold gaze, Perseus crept through Medusa's cave.

  • When Perseus was sent forth to defeat the Gorgon, he was armed with four gifts from the heavens: A sword, boots… a helmet and a shield.

    Lazer Team (2016)

  • In Greek mythology, Perseus is known for beheading Medusa and saving Andromeda from danger.

  • The story of Perseus teaches us about bravery and heroism in ancient Greece.

  • According to legend, Perseus received help from the gods to defeat his enemies.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Perseus is the name of an ancient Greek hero who killed Medusa and rescued Andromeda. The name probably comes from a Greek word meaning 'to destroy', so a helpful way to remember him is as a brave 'monster-slayer'.