Category: Perseus

Critical Analysis of the Story about Medusa and Perseus Medusa is the daughter of Phorcys and Ceto (even though some say Gorgon is her father). She was born on an island named Sarpedon. Medusa was one of the Gorgon sisters, although, unlike Euryale and Stheno, she was a mortal. There are various accounts of the…

A Study of Peter Paul Ruben’s Painting’s Perseus and Andromeda The painting Perseus and Andromeda or better known as Perseus rescues Andromeda was created by Peter Paul Rubens in 1622. This work of art remained in Rubenss house until his death, and was then obtained by and housed in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg,…

A Study of What Constitute a Hero as Depicted in Perseus Story Being known as a hero is a great honor. You are held in high esteem by people all over the world. You have great fame and sometimes even great fortune. But to become a hero is a challenging path. It requires you to…

Why Is Perseus a Hero Perseus and his heroic deeds A long, long time ago there were two brothers Acrisius and Proetus. When their father died, the brothers fought for the throne before Acrisius defeated Proetus and assumed his father’s position. Acrisius was happy. Although he had no son or heir, Acrisius and his wife…

The Myth of Perseus and Medusa in Art There is a famous Greek myth about Perseus and Medusa. In Greek mythology, the Greek hero beheaded Medusa. A representation of this myth is present in the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. It is a painting by the Italian artist Luca Giordano that dates from ca. 1680.…

Why Is Perseus a Hero Perseus and his heroic deeds A long, long time ago there were two brothers Acrisius and Proetus. When their father died, the brothers fought for the throne before Acrisius defeated Proetus and assumed his father’s position. Acrisius was happy. Although he had no son or heir, Acrisius and his wife…

A Study of Peter Paul Ruben’s Painting’s Perseus and Andromeda The painting Perseus and Andromeda or better known as Perseus rescues Andromeda was created by Peter Paul Rubens in 1622. This work of art remained in Rubenss house until his death, and was then obtained by and housed in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg,…

A Study of What Constitute a Hero as Depicted in Perseus Story Being known as a hero is a great honor. You are held in high esteem by people all over the world. You have great fame and sometimes even great fortune. But to become a hero is a challenging path. It requires you to…

The Myth of Perseus and Medusa in Art There is a famous Greek myth about Perseus and Medusa. In Greek mythology, the Greek hero beheaded Medusa. A representation of this myth is present in the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. It is a painting by the Italian artist Luca Giordano that dates from ca. 1680.…