"Perseus and Medusa" by Lynne Weiss tells the gripping tale of the hero Perseus, who embarks on a perilous quest to slay the Gorgon Medusa, a fearsome creature with the power to turn anyone who gazes upon her into stone. Armed with divine gifts, including a reflective shield, winged sandals, and a special sword, Perseus navigates treacherous landscapes and faces various challenges. Along the way, he unravels themes of bravery, destiny, and the quest for glory, all while confronting the terrifying Medusa. The story highlights not only his battle with external monsters but also the internal struggles of heroism and sacrifice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Junior Graphic, Junior Graphic Myths, Myths .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by PowerKids Press .
This book contains the following story:
Perseus and Medusa
The Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa. Perseus, the son of Zeus, was sent on a mission to slay Medusa, a Gorgon with snakes for hair whose gaze turned people to stone. With the aid of gifts from the gods, including a mirrored shield and winged sandals, Perseus beheaded Medusa and used her head as a weapon.