
Perseus
Meaning
Possibly derived from Greek περθω (pertho) meaning "to destroy". In Greek mythology Perseus was a he
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Famous People Named Perseus
Perseus of Macedon
Perseus (; 212 – 166 BC) was the last king (Basileus) of the Antigonid dynasty, who ruled the successor state in Macedon created upon the death of Alexander the Great.
HMS Perseus (R51)
HMS Perseus was a light fleet aircraft carrier built for the Royal Navy during World War II.
Perseus (Soviet ship)
Perseus () was the first Soviet research ship.
Perseus and Andromeda (Titian)
Perseus and Andromeda is a painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Titian, now in the Wallace Collection in London.
Perseus and the Gorgon (Marqueste)
Perseus and the Gorgon is a sculptural group by French artist Laurent Marqueste composed of five statues made between 1875 and 1903.
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