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 mortals to turn to stone upon gazing at the Gorgon. Medusa returns to the caverns below, traumatised by the horrors that have befallen her. In the years that follow, Medusa stares out to sea, desperate for love and companionship to heal her emotional damage. Her sister Euryale falls deeply in love with the girl, longing to be the one who could bring Medusa solace. Eventually, Euryale reveals her feelings and Medusa discovers the comfort she craved with her sister. Their love blossoms, but is cut tragically short by another arrival on the island. The warrior Perseus comes ashore, fuelled by