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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPerseus
/ˈpɜr.si.əs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A hero in Greek mythology known for slaying Medusa and rescuing Andromeda.
"In the movie, Perseus embarks on a quest to defeat the monstrous Kraken." - 2
A constellation in the northern sky named after the mythological hero.
"The constellation Perseus is best visible in the winter months."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Perseus' originates from Greek mythology, where Perseus was a hero known for slaying the Gorgon Medusa. The name is derived from the Greek 'Περσεύς' (Perseus), which may be related to the Persian word for 'to destroy' or 'to slay'. Over time, the figure of Perseus has become emblematic of bravery and adventure in Western literature and art.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Perseus" is said worldwide
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Persée
Transliteration: Pər.se
"Dans la mythologie grecque, Persée est connu pour avoir tué Méduse."
Perseus
Transliteration: Pɛʁˈzeːʊs
"In der griechischen Mythologie ist Perseus ein berühmter Held."
Perseo
Transliteration: Per.se.o
"Perseo è noto per aver ucciso Medusa nella mitologia greca."
Perseo
Transliteration: Peɾ.se.o
"En la mitología griega, Perseo es famoso por derrotar a Medusa."
Perseu
Transliteration: Peʁ.seu
"Na mitologia grega, Perseu é conhecido por matar Medusa."
पर्सियस
Transliteration: Persiyus
"ग्रीक पौराणिक कथाओं में, पर्सियस मेदुसा को मारने के लिए जाना जाता है।"
珀尔修斯
Transliteration: Pò'ěrxiūsī
"在希腊神话中，珀尔修斯以杀死美杜莎而闻名。"
페르세우스
Transliteration: Pereuseuseu
"그리스 신화에서 페르세우스는 메두사를 죽인 영웅으로 유명합니다."
ペルセウス
Transliteration: Peruseusu
"ギリシャ神話では、ペルセウスはメデューサを倒した英雄として知られています。"
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