Chapter 1
The cosmic origin story
Chapter 2
The radiant point illusion
Chapter 3
The myth of the hero
Chapter 4
Tears and science through time
YOUR GOAL
Master of Why we name August's meteors after Perseus
Ch 3 · The myth of the hero
sonia The constellations surrounding Perseus represent other characters from his mythological story.
sonia Perseus rescued Princess Andromeda from Cetus, a monstrous sea creature sent by Poseidon.
BETA
sonia Trace the shooting stars to learn why August's meteor shower is named after Perseus.
Fun Fact
Gorgon head star: The star Algol in the constellation Perseus represents Medusa's blinking eye and actually dims and brightens every 2.87 days.
Glossary
perseus (noun)
A Greek mythological hero, the son of Zeus and Danaë, who slew the Gorgon Medusa. He fled the Gorgons' cave riding a white winged horse while carrying the monster's severed head.
A Greek mythological hero, the son of Zeus and Danaë, who slew the Gorgon Medusa. He fled the Gorgons' cave riding a white winged horse while carrying the monster's severed head.
Quiz
Which constellation represents Andromeda's mother, known in myth for her extreme vanity?
Quiz
Which mythological creature with snakes for hair did the Greek hero Perseus famously defeat?