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Perseus was famous for decapitating the Gorgon Medusa.

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For what is perseus most famous?

Perseus is most famous for cutting off the head of Medusa.


Why was Perseus famous?

What Perseus is most famous for is for being the son of Zeus and killing Medusa.


What is Perseus famous for?

Perseus is famous for slaying Medusa, The Gorgon who if you look into her eyes she would turn you into stone.


Who are the most famous demigods?

Theseus, Perseus and Hercules.


What are the fascin ating facts about the constellation perseus?

Greek philosophers/astronomers thought that the constellation "perseus" looked like a human shape, and since "perseus" was a famous Greek hero, they named it after him.


What are two things Perseus is famous for doing?

Killing MedusaRescuing Andromeda


Who was more famous hecules or perseus?

hercules because he became a reular god


What is some of Perseuses quotes?

Some famous quotes attributed to Perseus from Greek mythology include "Thus, then, the story of Perseus; a capital exemplar of ingenuity and courage," and "Perseus was born of the sea; the fruit of Jupiter and the virgin Danae."


Who is polydictes?

Polydectes was a character from Greek mythology, known as the king of Seriphos. He is most famous for his role in the story of Perseus and Medusa, where he sent Perseus on a dangerous quest to retrieve Medusa's head, hoping Perseus would not return.


Which of Zeus' children were demi gods?

He had alot but some famous ones are Perseus and Hercules


Is Perseus the son of Poseidon?

No, Perseus is not the son Poseidon. Perseus was the son of Zeus.


What is the myth about Perseus?

There are many myths about Perseus, but the most famous one is probably when his mother was kidnapped and forced to marry a selfish king, the king said if Perseus could slay Medusa, then his mother would be set free. Perseus slayed the monster, but the king did not keep his word. So he ran away with his mother. And he also saved Andromeda by slaying the sea monster, Andromeda had been sacrificed for the sake of her Parent's kingdom and Perseus had saved her.