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Ancient Greek hero and founder of Mycenae
Greek mythology, Perseus (/ˈpɜːr.si.əs/ PUR-see-əs, UK also /-ʃəs, -sjuːs/ -shəs, -sews; Ancient Greek: Περσεύς, romanized: Perseús) is the legendary
Perseus
Digital library of Tufts University
The Perseus Digital Library, formerly known as the Perseus Project, is a free-access digital library founded by Gregory Crane in 1987 and hosted by the
Perseus_Digital_Library
Topics referred to by the same term
Perseus, persus, Περσέας, or Περσεύς in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Perseus is a figure in Greek mythology. Perseus may also refer to: Perseus (geometer)
Perseus_(disambiguation)
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Perseus is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the Greek mythological hero Perseus. It is one of the 48 ancient constellations listed by
Perseus_(constellation)
16th-century sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini
of Perseus beheading Medusa, a hideous woman-faced Gorgon whose hair had been turned to snakes; anyone who looked at her was turned to stone. Perseus stands
Perseus with the Head of Medusa
Perseus_with_the_Head_of_Medusa
Topics referred to by the same term
Perseus and Andromeda is a story from Greek myth where Andromeda is saved by Perseus. Among many cultural depictions, it may refer to: Perseus and Andromeda
Perseus and Andromeda (disambiguation)
Perseus_and_Andromeda_(disambiguation)
Aethiopian princess in Greek mythology
bound to the rock, Perseus falls in love with her, and he secures Cepheus's promise of her hand in marriage if he can save her. Perseus kills the monster
Andromeda_(mythology)
King of Macedonia from 179 to 168 BC
Perseus (Greek: Περσεύς, romanized: Perseús; c. 212 – 166 BC) was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 179 until 168 BC. He is widely regarded
Perseus_of_Macedon
Codename of a possible Soviet spy
subject there is some consensus that Perseus was actually a creation of Soviet intelligence. Hypotheses include that "Perseus" was created as a composite of
Perseus_(spy)
One of two major spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy
The Perseus Arm is one of two major spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy. The second major arm is called the Scutum–Centaurus Arm. The Perseus Arm begins
Perseus_Arm
List of ships with the same or similar names
Six ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Perseus, after the Greek hero Perseus: HMS Perseus (1776) was a 20-gun sixth rate launched in 1776; she
HMS_Perseus
Female monsters in Greek mythology
Perseus managed to steal their eye and tooth, and refused to return them, unless they would show him the way to the nymphs, which they did. Perseus got
Gorgons
Son of Nestor in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, Perseus (/ˈpɜːrsiəs, -sjuːs/; Ancient Greek: Περσεύς) was a prince of Pylos in Messenia. Perseus was the son of King Nestor either
Perseus_of_Pylos
Female monster in Greek mythology
Medusa. Medusa, depicted as a centaur, is beheaded by Perseus, Boeotian pithos, c. 660 BC. Perseus decapitating Medusa while Athena looks on, from a preserved
Medusa
2008 Sculpture by Luciano Garbati
the Head of Perseus is a sculpture created by Luciano Garbati in 2008. The statue depicts Medusa holding a sword and the head of Perseus, a role reversal
Medusa with the Head of Perseus
Medusa_with_the_Head_of_Perseus
Film by Desmond Davis
called the Kraken, to destroy Argos. Danaë and Perseus safely float to the island of Seriphos, where Perseus grows to adulthood. Calibos, the malevolent
Clash of the Titans (1981 film)
Clash_of_the_Titans_(1981_film)
List of ships with the same or similar names
USS Perseus is a name used more than once by the U.S. Navy. Perseus is the mythological character and also the name of constellation. USCGC Perseus (WPC-114)
USS_Perseus
King of Macedonia
claimed to be a son or descendant of King Perseus, the last ruler of the Antigonid dynasty. After the defeat of Perseus of Macedon at the Battle of Pydna in
Pseudo-Perseus
This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Perseus, sorted by decreasing brightness. List of stars by constellation IAU-Catalog of Star Names
List_of_stars_in_Perseus
2010 action fantasy film directed by Louis Leterrier
sacrifice, and reveals Perseus's godly heritage. Perseus meets Io, a mysterious woman cursed with immortality, who confirms his origin. Perseus, Io, and the King's
Clash of the Titans (2010 film)
Clash_of_the_Titans_(2010_film)
American publishing company
Perseus Books Group was an American publishing company founded in year 1996 by investor Frank Pearl. Perseus acquired the trade publishing division of
Perseus_Books_Group
Galaxy cluster in the constellation Perseus
The Perseus Cluster (also known as Abell 426) is a cluster of galaxies in the constellation Perseus. It has a recession speed of 5,366 km/s and a diameter
Perseus_Cluster
Gold mining company
by Perseus in May 2024. Mine construction has commenced and first gold is expected in 2027) Meyas Sands Gold Project, Sudan (Purchased by Perseus in May
Perseus_Mining
2nd-century BC Ancient Greek geometer
Perseus (Greek: Περσεύς; c. 150 BC) was an ancient Greek geometer, who invented the concept of spiric sections, in analogy to the conic sections studied
Perseus_(geometer)
Mountain in the South Sandwich Islands
mythology, Perseus married Andromeda after rescuing her from a sea monster. This article incorporates public domain material from "Mount Perseus". Geographic
Mount_Perseus
Committee (UK-APC) after the constellation of Perseus. "Geographic Names Information System - Perseus Crags". edits.nationalmap.gov. This article incorporates
Perseus_Crags
Painting by Piero di Cosimo
Perseus, and Andromeda. Perseus was prophesied to kill Acrisus, King of Argos. Because of this prediction, Acrisus sends Danae, mother of Perseus, to
Perseus_Freeing_Andromeda
Anglo-French missile programme
Unveiled in 2011 at the Salon du Bourget in Paris, Perseus or CVS401 Perseus (named after the Greek hero Perseus) was a concept study undertaken by MBDA for
Stratus_(missile_family)
1930s British piston aircraft engine
sleeve valve system, the Perseus, and its smaller cousin, the Bristol Aquila. The first production versions of the Perseus were rated at 580 horsepower
Bristol_Perseus
Swedish racewalker (born 1990)
media related to Perseus Karlström. Perseus Karlström at World Athletics Perseus Karlström at Tilastopaja (registration required) Perseus Karlström at Athletics
Perseus_Karlström
Figure in Greek mythology
impregnating her. Soon after, Perseus was born. Upon discovering the child, Acrisius was enraged and refused to believe that Zeus was Perseus' father. However, he
Danaë
Character in the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles
Perseus "Percy" Jackson is a fictional character in the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles by Rick Riordan. He is the protagonist, the narrator, and the title
Percy_Jackson
1875–1903 series of sculptures by Laurent Marqueste
The works depict Perseus subduing and beheading Medusa. Marqueste freezes the contest at its climax, with the figures in motion. Perseus hoists Medusa by
Perseus and the Gorgon (Marqueste)
Perseus_and_the_Gorgon_(Marqueste)
“How Perseus and his mother came to Seriphos” Part II: “How Perseus vowed a rash vow” Part III: “How Perseus slew the Gorgon" Part IV: "How Perseus came
The Story of Perseus and the Gorgon's Head
The_Story_of_Perseus_and_the_Gorgon's_Head
Painting by Frederic Leighton
the Princess was already betrothed to Phineus. Perseus and Phineus argued at the wedding, but Perseus held up the head of the defeated Medusa and Phineus
Perseus and Andromeda (Leighton)
Perseus_and_Andromeda_(Leighton)
Greek mythological figure
Book 8, line 183". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2021-06-07. "Strabo, Geography, Book 6, chapter 3, section 2". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2021-06-07
Daedalus
Galaxy supercluster in the constellations Perseus and Pisces
The Perseus–Pisces Supercluster (SCl 40) or Perseus–Pisces Filament is one of the largest known structures in the universe. Even at a distance of 250
Perseus–Pisces_Supercluster
War between Rome and Macedonia, 171–168 BC
Roman Republic and King Perseus of Macedon. In 179 BC, King Philip V of Macedon died and was succeeded by his ambitious son Perseus. He was anti-Roman and
Third_Macedonian_War
Greek mythological figure
the Perseids, as a daughter of Perseus and Andromeda. Her name means "Gorgon Slayer", a tribute to her father Perseus who killed Medusa, the mortal Gorgon
Gorgophone (daughter of Perseus)
Gorgophone_(daughter_of_Perseus)
Son of Perseus in Greek mythology
Greek: Πέρσης, romanized: Pérsēs) is one of the Perseids, as a son of Perseus and Andromeda. Perses was left to rule Persia, where the became the legendary
Perses_(son_of_Perseus)
Galaxy filament containing the Perseus-Pisces Supercluster
The Perseus–Pegasus Filament is a galaxy filament containing the Perseus–Pisces Supercluster and stretching for over a billion light-years (or over 300/h
Perseus–Pegasus_Filament
1945 Colossus-class aircraft maintenance ship of the Royal Navy
HMS Perseus was a Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carrier built for the Royal Navy during World War II. The ship was initially named HMS Edgar, but
HMS_Perseus_(R51)
voyages on Perseus. On November 7, 1922, the national flag of the Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic was raised at the stern of Perseus, and on
Perseus_(Soviet_ship)
Figure from Greek mythology
Olympian, Olympian 1 For Hieron of Syracuse Single Horse Race 476 BC". perseus.tufts.edu. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 18
Agamemnon
British submarine
to HMS Perseus (N36). HMS Perseus submarine Video, 24 mins. Diving to the wreck site. Υποβρύχιο Περσεύς - Διαφυγή από το Θάνατο (HMS Perseus submarine)
HMS_Perseus_(N36)
Species of butterfly
Chrysoritis perseus, the Perseus opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae found only in South Africa. The wingspan is 24–28 mm for males and 26–30 mm
Chrysoritis_perseus
Perseus is a 900 kg (2,000 lb) thermobaric bomb made in Greece. "The calibration of destruction". The Economist. January 28, 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-01
Perseus_(munition)
Standalone expansion pack for F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate is the second standalone expansion pack for the first-person shooter psychological horror video game F.E.A.R. First Encounter
F.E.A.R._Perseus_Mandate
Deity in Greek mythology
apples from his orchard, refuses Perseus hospitality. In this account, Atlas is turned not just into stone by Perseus, but an entire mountain range: Atlas's
Atlas_(mythology)
Cavity in the Orion arm
The Perseus-Taurus Shell (also shortened to the Per-Tau shell) is a near-spherical cavity in the interstellar medium, 500 light-years wide, located in
Perseus-Taurus_Shell
1983 video game
and Oric-1. Perseus & Andromeda was written by Brian Howarth in Scott Adams database. The story is an adaptation of the Greek myth of Perseus and includes
Perseus & Andromeda (video game)
Perseus_&_Andromeda_(video_game)
1963 film by Alberto De Martino
Medusa Against the Son of Hercules (Italian: Perseo l'invincibile, lit. 'Perseus the Invincible', Spanish: El valle de los hombres de piedra, lit. 'The
Medusa Against the Son of Hercules
Medusa_Against_the_Son_of_Hercules
King of Tiryns and Mycenae from Greek Mythology
the son of Perseus who founded the latter city. According to the mythographer Apollodorus, Sthenelus was the son of the Greek hero Perseus and the Ethiopian
Sthenelus_(son_of_Perseus)
Open clusters in the constellation Perseus
constellation Perseus. Both visible to the naked eye, NGC 869 and NGC 884 lie at a distance of about 7,500 light-years (2,300 pc) in the Perseus Arm of the
Double_Cluster
Greek mythological figure
Greek–English Lexicon at the Perseus Project γλεῦκος. Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert; A Greek–English Lexicon at the Perseus Project ἁλιεύς. Liddell
Deucalion
Descendants of Perseus in Greek mythology
of Perseus', sing. Περσείδης Perseídēs), also called the Perseid dynasty, the Perseid line, or the House of Perseus, are the descendants of Perseus and
Perseids_(mythology)
Ruler of the Titans in Greek mythology
at the Perseus Digital Library. Homer. Homeri Opera in five volumes. Oxford, Oxford University Press. 1920. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital
Cronus
King of Ephyra in Greek mythology
at the Perseus Digital Library. Homer. Homeri Opera in five volumes. Oxford, Oxford University Press. 1920. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital
Sisyphus
King of Aethiopia in Greek mythology
head). Perseus washes off his blood in a spring near the city of Joppa, which apocryphally turns red as a result. Cepheus and Cassiopeia allow Perseus to
Cepheus_(father_of_Andromeda)
American philosopher (1798–1888)
(1911). "Hickok, Laurens Perseus". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 13 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 447. Laurens Perseus Hickok Papers from the
Laurens_Perseus_Hickok
1554-56 painting by Titian
The Rape of Europa is designed as a companion to Perseus and Andromeda. The composition of Perseus and Andromeda developed through several stages, which
Perseus and Andromeda (Titian)
Perseus_and_Andromeda_(Titian)
Greek god of the sky and king of the gods
heroic offspring, including Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Persephone, Dionysus, Perseus, Heracles, Helen of Troy, Minos, and the Muses. He was respected as a sky
Zeus
Painting by Peter Paul Rubens
Perseus and Andromeda is a 1622 painting in the Hermitage Museum by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens of the ancient Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda
Perseus and Andromeda (Rubens)
Perseus_and_Andromeda_(Rubens)
Constellation in Chinese astronomy
According to traditional Chinese uranography, the modern constellation Perseus is located within the western quadrant of the sky, which is symbolized
Perseus_in_Chinese_astronomy
Ancient Greek god of winemaking and wine
Tool". Perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 6 February 2022. "Greek Word Study Tool". Perseus.tufts.edu. Nilsson Vol I p. 574 "Greek Word Study Tool". Perseus.tufts
Dionysus
Mythological Greek king on Seriphos
grown-up son Perseus, so he attempted to get rid of him by sending him to fetch the head of the gorgon Medusa. Polydectes' plan was foiled as Perseus returned
Polydectes
Muse of epic poetry
version at the Perseus Digital Library. Strabo, Geographica edited by A. Meineke. Leipzig: Teubner. 1877. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library
Calliope
Sculpture by Camille Claudel
length, and 90cm in width ). the work depicts Perseus after beheading one of the three Gorgons, Medusa. Perseus is portrayed looking toward his bronze shield
Perseus_and_the_Gorgon
Painting by Peter Paul Rubens
painting by Rubens, Perseus and Andromeda, now in the Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg. It depicts the Greek mythology hero Perseus in the act of freeing
Perseus Freeing Andromeda (Rubens)
Perseus_Freeing_Andromeda_(Rubens)
2012 action fantasy film directed by Jonathan Liebesman
but Perseus tells him they cannot, and encourages Heleus to be proud of himself, as he is the son of Perseus and the grandson of Zeus, with Perseus giving
Wrath_of_the_Titans
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
Korean War, By Paul M. Edwards Wikimedia Commons has media related to USNS Perseus (T-AF-64). Photo gallery of USNS Perseus at NavSource Naval History
USNS_Perseus
Region in the constellation of Perseus
The Perseus molecular cloud (Per MCld) is a nearby (~1000 ly) giant molecular cloud in the constellation of Perseus and contains over 10,000 solar masses
Perseus_molecular_cloud
Standoff Anti-Submarine & Anti-ship
ZUGM-89A Perseus was reserved for the U.S. Navy presumably for the STAM/STAWS missile development program. Because of its large size, the UGM-89 Perseus missile
UGM-89_Perseus
American actor (born 1951)
American actor, author, and entrepreneur. He is widely known for his roles as Perseus in the 1981 fantasy film Clash of the Titans, a role he reprised in 2007's
Harry_Hamlin
Half-bird half-woman monsters associated with storm winds
Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert; A Greek–English Lexicon at the Perseus Project "ONLINE LATIN DICTIONARY - Latin - English". www.online-latin-dictionary
Harpy
Sisters of the Gorgon Medusa
century BC) describes the two Gorgons' pursuit of Perseus, as depicted on Heracles' shield: Perseus himself, Danae’s son, was outstretched, and he looked
Stheno_and_Euryale
1732 painting by François Lemoyne
movement of Perseus' drapery. Finally, the eye games are important given that Andromeda looks at Perseus, who looks at the monster, who looks at Perseus. This
Perseus and Andromeda (Lemoyne)
Perseus_and_Andromeda_(Lemoyne)
Species of butterfly
Mycalesis perseus, the dingy bushbrown or common bushbrown, is a species of satyrine butterfly found in south Asia and southeast Asia. Mycalesis perseus exhibits
Mycalesis_perseus
Ancient Greek mythological King of Argos
Perseus. Acrisius puts the child and Danaë in a chest and throws it into the sea. Zeus asks Poseidon to calm the water; he does and Danaë and Perseus
Acrisius
Sea monster in Greek mythology
her plight, Perseus managed to slay the cetus when the creature emerged from the ocean to devour her. According to one version, Perseus slew the cetus
Cetus_(mythology)
Mountain in Antarctica
Perseus Peak (79°37′S 157°20′E / 79.617°S 157.333°E / -79.617; 157.333) is a distinct, triangular peak on Tentacle Ridge, northwest of Medusa Peak
Perseus_Peak
Vacuum tube computer
Perseus was a vacuum tube (valve) computer built by Ferranti Ltd of Great Britain. It was a development of the Ferranti Pegasus computer for large-scale
Ferranti_Perseus
Ancient Greek mythological figure
man, the son of Poseidon and Medusa, born when Perseus decapitated the Gorgon Medusa. And when Perseus cut off her head, there sprang forth great Chrysaor
Chrysaor
Figure in Greek and Roman mythology
to a rock at the sea's edge and left to be killed by the sea monster. Perseus arrived and instead killed Cetus, saved Andromeda and married her. Poseidon
Cassiopeia (mother of Andromeda)
Cassiopeia_(mother_of_Andromeda)
Topics referred to by the same term
Perseus Freeing Andromeda is the title of several paintings, including: Perseus Freeing Andromeda (Piero di Cosimo) Perseus Freeing Andromeda (Rubens)
Perseus Freeing Andromeda (disambiguation)
Perseus_Freeing_Andromeda_(disambiguation)
Winged horse in Greek mythology
the inhabited earth, where Perseus found Medusa: One is that they sprang from the blood issuing from Medusa's neck as Perseus was beheading her, similar
Pegasus
Sphinx-class post-ship of the Royal Navy
Revolutionary Wars, Perseus was refitted as a bomb vessel capable to conducting naval bombardment of French ports. Despite her change of role, Perseus secured one
HMS_Perseus_(1776)
Stellar association
Perseus OB1 is an OB association in the Northern Celestial Hemisphere in the constellation Perseus. It is centered on the Double Cluster (NGC 869 and NGC
Perseus_OB1
Mythological Greek king of Argos
version at the Perseus Digital Library Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio. 3 vols. Leipzig, Teubner. 1903. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library
Abas_(son_of_Lynceus)
2nd-century BC Macedonian noble
Alexander (Greek: Άλέξανδρος), son of Perseus of Macedon, was a child at the conquest of his father by the Romans, and after the triumph of Aemilus Paullus
Alexander_(son_of_Perseus)
English sailing ship
required Perseus to undergo a "large repair". In 1830 Jackson was still master of Perseus, but ownership had changed to Gillespie. In 1835 Perseus's master
Perseus_(1799_ship)
Greek mythological weapon
later gave to Perseus. Roman Fresco of Villa San Marco in Stabiae depicting Perseus with a sickle after slaying Medusa[citation needed] Perseus Triumphant
Harpe
Publishing company owned by Hachette Livre
conjunction with Ingram Content Group, and Perseus Books Group, announced a three-way deal whereby Hachette would buy Perseus and then sell that company's client
Hachette_Book_Group
Solar god in Greek mythology
the Perseus Digital Library. Smith, William, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, London (1873). Online version at the Perseus Digital
Hyperion_(Titan)
Greek Sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus
version at the Perseus Digital Library Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio. 3 vols. Leipzig, Teubner. 1903. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library
Nereids
Mountain in British Columbia, Canada
prominent peaks. Mount Perseus is the highest peak within a mountainous area between Clearwater Lake (20 km to the southeast of Perseus) and Quesnel Lake (20 km
Mount Perseus (British Columbia)
Mount_Perseus_(British_Columbia)
Orion Perseus Howe (December 29, 1848 – January 27, 1930) was among the youngest recipients of the Medal of Honor for his service in the American Civil
Orion_P._Howe
Historical region in Greece
version at the Perseus Digital Library. Ovid, Metamorphoses, Brookes More, Boston, Cornhill Publishing Co. 1922. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library
Arcadia_(region)
Greek goddess of the hearth
www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved Jan 1, 2023. "The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites, ANDROS One of the Cyclades, Greece". www.perseus.tufts
Hestia
Personification of fear in Greek mythology
FGrHist 396 F22. Homer, Iliad, 4.436. "Homer, Iliad, Book 11, line 1". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2025-10-07. Hesiod, Shield of Heracles 460. Matthews
Deimos_(deity)
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