Perseus and Medusa Resources
Websites
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This is a great source for all things ancient Greek. We're linking to the page on Perseus.
Movies
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The 1980s take on the myth of Perseus. The old-fashioned animation is kind of awesome.
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The most recent Hollywood production loosely based on the story of Perseus. The cast includes Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, and Gemma Arterton.
Video Games
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Here's the video game version.
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Kratos, Mr. God of War, fights and defeats both Perseus and Medusa.
Historical Documents
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Compare several ancient tellings of Perseus' myth.
Videos
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Perseus vs. Medusa, according to the 2010 and 1981 films. This video compares the showdown scenes, not to mention the graphics, of both movies. (Spoiler: Medusa is not asleep.)
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Perseus vs. Medusa, according to Russian animators.
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Nope, it's not faithful to the original myth, but it's still fun.
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Be sure to watch long enough to see the Kraken.
Books
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A graphic novel version of the tale.
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A novelization of the Greek myth that fleshes out Perseus' story for young readers.