perseus

Exiled to a far-flung island, Medusa has little company except for the snakes adorning her head instead of hair until a beautiful boy named Perseus arrives, distrupting her lonely existence and unleashing desire, love, and betrayal.

Medusa is a monster with snakes for hair, razor-sharp claws, and a gaze so horrifying that it turns people to stone. To save your mother's life, you must defeat the terrible beast. This danger and more await you on your perilous quest. Are you cunning enough to succeed? Or will your battles with mythical creatures lead to your doom? Step into this adventure, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else ...

"Discover the heroes of legend in these epic Greek myths. Featuring a story of Hercules and of Perseus"--Provided by publisher.

"Zeus's son Perseus has no wedding gift for King Polydectes so he offers to bring the king what he most desires. King Polydectes asks for the head of the gorgon Medusa. A dangerous request, as whomever looks at Medusa turns to stone. Perseus gets a reflective shield from Athena and the helmet of invisibility, a sword, and winged sandals from Hermes to aid his quest. Will these tools be enough to conquer the gorgon?"--Back cover.

With her trademark hair and monstrous appearance, Medusa is one of the most easily recognizable figures from Greek and Roman mythology. Her severed head was considered a sign of protection from evil, which is why it has appeared on ancient items such as roof tiles, pottery, and shields. In modern times, people have begun to question the narrative of the myth, putting a feminist spin on its retellings. Through age-appropriate main text, enhanced with fascinating fact boxes and full-color photographs, readers learn the story behind this historical monster.

Exiled to a far-flung island, Medusa has little company except for the snakes adorning her head instead of hair until a beautiful boy named Perseus arrives, distrupting her lonely existence and unleashing desire, love, and betrayal.