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n. - A conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; (Greek mythology) the son of Zeus who slew Medusa (with the help of Athena and Hermes) and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster.

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  • The dark area below and to the right of "Perseus" is the Rim, although technically, a portion of the Cygnus arm is thinning out there.
  • Perseus is kind of like a "DAVID" character in the biblical stories.
  • Iwanyk states, Perseus is essentially collateral damage in the war between man and the gods.
  • Perseus is defined as one of the great heroes in literature, so you gotta take that on board.
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