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Perseus
PUR-see-uhs
Perseus (name) means a hero in Greek mythology who slew the Gorgon Medusa; also the name of a constellation. Example: “Perseus used a mirrored shield to defeat Medusa.”
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A hero in Greek mythology who slew the Gorgon Medusa; also the name of a constellation.
"Perseus used a mirrored shield to defeat Medusa."
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Etymology
From Latin Perseus, itself from Ancient Greek Περσεύς (Perseús).
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What does “Perseus” mean?
The word “Perseus” means a hero in Greek mythology who slew the Gorgon Medusa; also the name of a constellation.
How do you pronounce “Perseus”?
“Perseus” is pronounced PUR-see-uhs (/ˈpɝ.si.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Perseus” in a sentence?
Here is “Perseus” used in a sentence: “Perseus used a mirrored shield to defeat Medusa.”
What part of speech is “Perseus”?
“Perseus” is a name.
