Perseus, The Hero
Perseus’ and Hercules’ shared father – Zeus on the base of Cellini’s Perseus and Medusa sculpture @ the Piazza della Signoria, in Florence, Italy. But Perseus was embarrassed by the manner in which he inherited the throne of Argos. He went to his uncle in Tiryns, King Megapenthes, and negotiated a swap of their kingdoms. They agreed that Megapenthes would rule Argos, and Perseus would rule Tiryns. Perseus mourned and buried his grandfather in Larissa in the shrine of Athena. This painting will be a ideal addition for chapter 20 in Gardner’s book. The Slaying of the Medusa by Luca...