Perseus

Greek Heroes — A Guide to the Greatest Heroes of Greek Mythology

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The Great Heroes of Greek Mythology

Greek mythology has no shortage of heroes. Heracles strangled monsters with his bare hands, Perseus killed Medusa, Theseus entered the Labyrinth, and Achilles chose glory over a long life. Odysseus, meanwhile, repeatedly survived situations that really should have killed him. But Greek heroes weren’t superheroes in the modern sense, nor were they necessarily good people. … Read more

How Did Perseus Die?

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How did Perseus die

Perseus was one of the most prominent heroes in ancient Greek society. His various escapades were highly revered throughout Greek culture and was believed to be the most important monster slayer before the times of Heracles, most notably defeating Medusa by beheading her. But what fight became of the Greek hero? How did Perseus die? … Read more