The myth of Perseus "Perseus" by Benvenuto Cellini in Florence, Italy Perseus, one of the heroes of western mythology, is the bearer of positive values. He fights evil and builds peace and is one of those mythological heroes who freed the earth from monstrous creatures. He was the one who cut off Medusa's head, the monster who turned all those who met her gaze to stone. The hero, chased by the Gorgons, managed to escape by flying away with his winged shoes. During his return trip he met Andromeda, the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, imprisoned by a sea monster, whom he freed and made his wife. See also The restoration of Perseus direct on Internet Perseus the dreadful night the statue was cast Florence ART News Via Faentina, 127 - 50133 Florence, Italy ph. +39 55 575488/fax +39 55 587321 E-mail: fan@catpress.com ©Florence ART News - All rights reserved