Perseus victorious over Medusa
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Perseus victorious over Medusa
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Published 2019-03-08T15:45:27+00:00
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In Greek mythology, Perseus is the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty. Among his tasks, he beheaded the Gorgon Medusa who could turn people to stone with her stare, and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. He was the son of Zeus and the mortal Danaë, whom Zeus visited in the shape of golden rain, as she was locked away by her father, the king of Argos.
This depiction shows Perseus holding Medusa's cut off head, which is the usual portrayal of the hero, but the creature's head unfortunately hasn't lasted.
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| Date published | 08/03/2019 |
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| Title | Perseus victorious over Medusa |
| Date | 2nd century AD copy of the 5th century BC original |
| Accession | 6408 |
| Record | https://www.museoarcheologiconapoli.it/en/ |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli |
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