perseus

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Synonyms: persius, perses

Antonyms: persius, perses

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|Greek mythology}} The [[mythological]] [[Greek]] [[warrior]] who slew the [[Gorgon]] [[Medusa]] by [[decapitate|decapitating]] her. He married [[Andromeda]] after rescuing her from [[Ceto]] and founded [[Mycenae]]. He was the son of [[Zeus]] and [[Danae]].
2. {{lb|en|constellation}} An [[autumn]] [[constellation]] of the [[northern]] sky, said to resemble the mythical [[hero]]. It includes the [[star]]s [[Algenib]], [[Algol]], and [[Mirfak]].
3. The last {{w|Antigonid}} king of [[Macedonia]], Perseus of Macedon.

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