Perseus and Medusa
Perseus and Medusa Learning Guide: Table of Contents
Introduction
The Myth
Themes
Courage
Perseverance
Women and Femininity
Cunning and Cleverness
Summary
Characters
Perseus
Medusa
Danae
Polydectes
Athena
The Graeae
The Nymphai
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Medusa's Head: The Gorgoneion
Setting
Context
The Myth
Themes
Courage
Perseverance
Women and Femininity
Cunning and Cleverness
Summary
Characters
Perseus
Medusa
Danae
Polydectes
Athena
The Graeae
The Nymphai
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Medusa's Head: The Gorgoneion
Setting
Context
The Hero's Journey
Similar Myths Across Cultures
Gilgamesh
Beowulf
Trivia
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Photos
Fresco of Perseus
Perseus Using the Mirror
The Finding of Medusa
Medusa Slain
The Head of Medusa
Birth of Pegasus
Perseus and the Head of Medusa
Holding Medusa's Head
Another Perseus Statue
Perseus Beheading Medusa
Similar Myths Across Cultures
Gilgamesh
Beowulf
Trivia
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Photos
Fresco of Perseus
Perseus Using the Mirror
The Finding of Medusa
Medusa Slain
The Head of Medusa
Birth of Pegasus
Perseus and the Head of Medusa
Holding Medusa's Head
Another Perseus Statue
Perseus Beheading Medusa
