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Perseus

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“To destroy”

Perseus possibly derived from Greek περθω (pertho) meaning "to destroy". In Greek mythology Perseus was a hero who was said to have founded the ancient city of Mycenae. He was the son of Zeus and Danaë. Mother and child were exiled by Danaë's father Acrisius, and Perseus was raised on the island of Seriphos.

Greek Mythology3 syllables · /ˈpɜr.si.əs/

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