Perseus (constellation) may be derived from the Babylonian Old Man (MUL.SHU.GI) constellation, then associated with East in the MUL.APINan astronomical compilation dating to around 1000 BCE. In Greek mythology, Perseus was the son of Danaë, who was sent by King Polydectes to bring the head of Medusa the Gorgon — whose visage caused all who gazed upon her to turn to stone. Perseus slew Medusa in her sleep, and Pegasus and Chrysaor appeared from her body. Perseus continued to the realm of Cepheus whose daughter Andromeda was to be sacrificed to Cetus the sea monster. Perseus rescued Andromeda from the monster by
Far-Stepper/Of Wide Sea the dark stories told of the sisters and intent on slaying them. He has been tasked with beheading the young Medusa, and is equipped with a reflection shield, to avoid the girl's deadly gaze. Wasting no time, Perseus attacks the Gorgons and Euryale fights with all she can muster to defend her sister, but is ultimately beaten and wounded by the warrior. Medusa manages more of a fight, but is ultimately killed by Perseus, who tears her eyes from her head before lifting her by the hair and separating the head from her body. As Perseus turns to flee the