Perseus (Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World)

The son of Zeus, to some a greater hero than Herakles, Perseus has his place amongst the first rank of Greek heroes. With the help of Hermes and Athena he killed Medusa, conquered the mighty Kraken and married the beautiful Andromeda. This volume tells of his enduring myth, its rendition in art and literature, and its reception through the Roman period to the modern day.