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Perseus

per·seus

UK/ˈpɜː.si.əs/ US/ˈpɝ.si.əs/ uncommon

noun

1.

(Greek mythology) the son of Zeus who slew Medusa (with the help of Athena and Hermes) and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster

Origin

From Latin Perseus, from Ancient Greek Περσεύς (Perseús).

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