Perseus
Perseus is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “to destroy, avenger.” Perseus was the legendary Greek hero who slew Medusa, rescued Andromeda, and founded the city of Mycenae.
how do you pronounce Perseus?
PUR-see-us
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what does Perseus mean?
The name Perseus means “to destroy, avenger.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Perseus was the legendary Greek hero who slew Medusa, rescued Andromeda, and founded the city of Mycenae. Son of Zeus and the mortal Danae, he represents the classic Greek hero's journey of overcoming impossible odds through courage, divine aid, and cleverness.
where does the name Perseus come from?
No source found here addresses the meaning of the name Perseus itself, so the to destroy, avenger gloss given elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here; the retrieved Wikipedia entry is about the mythological figure rather than the word's derivation.
the history of Perseus
Wikipedia confirms Perseus as the legendary founder of the Perseid dynasty, ranked alongside Cadmus and Bellerophon as one of the greatest Greek heroes and monster-slayers before Heracles; he beheaded the Gorgon Medusa for Polydectes and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus, and is described as a demigod, son of Zeus and the mortal Danae, and the half-brother and great-grandfather of Heracles.
who are famous people named Perseus?
- Perseus (constellation in the northern sky)
- Perseus (hero of Clash of the Titans films)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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