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
Perseus (1799 ship) when she was three to four leagues from Scilly she struck a sunken rock. On 22 February she started unloading to facilitate repairs. The damages required "Perseus" to undergo a "large repair". In 1830 Jackson was still master of "Perseus", but ownership had changed to Gillespie. In 1835 "Perseus"s master was G. Bruce, her owner was Holderness, she was registered at Hull, and she was sailing between Hull and Liverpool. In 1840, "Perseus"s master was Rowan, and she was sailing between London and "Mermc". This entry continues essentially unchanged through 1844. "Perseus" is no longer listed in 1845. Notes Citations