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Perseus

Meaning

Possibly derived from Greek περθω (pertho) meaning "to destroy". In Greek mythology Perseus was a he

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Perseus and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Courage
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Ambition
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Integrity
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Intelligence

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.

LeadershipSuccess

HMS Perseus (R51)

HMS Perseus was a light fleet aircraft carrier built for the Royal Navy during World War II.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Perseus (Soviet ship)

Perseus () was the first Soviet research ship.

CompassionSpiritualityWisdom

Perseus and Andromeda (Titian)

Perseus and Andromeda is a painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Titian, now in the Wallace Collection in London.

CharismaCreativity

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.

CharismaCreativity

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