Fun, illustrated trip through the story of Perseus from Greek mythology well suited for younger audiences. Each page summarizes part of the story along with a very eye-catching, animated illustration.

Medusa was one of the three Gorgons mentioned by Hesiod as daughter of the aged sea god Phorcys. Her head was cut off by Perseus and later used in his special affairs. The Medusa head was used by Athena as a symbol on her shield.

Detailed encyclopedia article for Perseus, the legendary founder of Mycenae and the mythic hero of Greek mythology whose exploits helped establish the hegemony of Zeus and the Twelve Olympians in the mainland of Greece. Perseus was the...

An image of "Head of Medusa", created by Cornelis Cortz (Engraving, 334 x 226 mm).

An upbeat retelling of the Greek myth of Perseus. The myth traces the events of his life from his birth through his immortality including his battle with the Gordon Medusa. This modern retelling includes humor, information about myth...

Quick overview of Minerva - her role in Greek society, and her support of Perseus when he killed Medusa.

An image of "Ten-passed Basin with Head of Medusa", created by Gasparo Miseroni during the 1560's (Chalcedony, set in enamelled gold, height 12 cm, diameter 32 cm).

An image of "Head of Medusa", created by Caravaggio from 1598-99 (Oil on canvas mounted on wood, diameter 58 cm).

An image of "Perseus with the Head of Medusa", created by Antonio Canova from 1804-06 (Marble, height 217 cm).

An image of "Perseus with the Head of Medusa", created by Antonio Canova from 1804-06 (Marble, height 235 cm).

An image of "The Raft of the Medusa", created by Theodore Gericault from 1818-19 (Oil on canvas, 491 x 716 cm).

An image of "The Head of Medusa", created by Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1617 (Oil on wood, 69 x 118 cm).

An image of "Perseus Beheading Medusa", created by Francesco Maffei, c. 1650 (Oil on canvas, 130 x 161 cm).

Perseus, with the head of Medusa.

Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...

Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.

Encyclopedia Mythica offers a comprehensive resource on Greek mythology. Content includes a look at the principal gods, Zeus's consorts and offspring, the descendants of Prometheus, and much, much more. Click on "browse articles" for a...

This resource contains a biography of the great artist as well as a gallery of his works. Be sure to click the link at the bottom for more information.

A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.

A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.

A thirteen-part learning module including links to informational sites about Greek gods and goddesses, a rap song, the Greek alphabet, several myths followed by questions or assessments, and a dictionary. All links provide background...

A head of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who ruled from A.D. 117 to 138. Only the head and part of the chest remain. The emperor is wearing military uniform and the upper part of his head is crowned with the head of the Gorgon, Medusa.

An illustration of a coin with the face of Perseus of Macedonia. Perseus the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty there, was the first of the mythic heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits in defeating various archaic...