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The son of Zeus who killed the Gorgon Medusa and turned the giant Atlas to stone was Perseus. He beheaded Medusa with the help of divine gifts, including a reflective shield from Athena. Afterward, he used Medusa's head to petrify Atlas when he encountered him. Perseus is known for his heroic feats in Greek mythology, particularly in his quest to defeat Medusa.

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