Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Perseus

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PERSEUS

GENDER: Masculine

USAGE: Greek Mythology

OTHER SCRIPTS: Περσευς (Ancient Greek)

PRONOUNCED: PUR-see-əs (English) [key]

Meaning & History

Possibly derived from Greek περθω (pertho) meaning "to destroy". Perseus was a hero in Greek legend. He killed Medusa, who was so ugly that anyone who gazed upon her was turned to stone, by looking at her in the reflection of his shield and slaying her in her sleep.

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