Perseus and Andromeda (Leighton) by killing the monster. The couple fell in love but the Princess was already betrothed to Phineus. Perseus argued with Phineus at the wedding, but the fight was drawn to a conclusion when Phineus was turned to stone after Perseus brandished the head of the defeated Medusa. The mythological theme of Andromeda is depicted in a dramatic manner. The scene is a representation of the myth set on a rocky shore. Perseus is depicted flying above the head of Andromeda, on his winged horse Pegasus. He is shooting an arrow from the air, that hits the sea monster, who turns
Atlas (Marvel Comics) While most of the Titans that were on Cronus' side were imprisoned in Tartarus, Atlas was condemned by Zeus to hold up the heavens. His location was at the Atlas Mountains in what would be Morocco. When Perseus neared his location after slaying Medusa, Atlas tried to warn Perseus to not take the apples of the Hesperides only for Perseus to use Medusa's head to turn him to stone. Atlas was restored to normal. After two generations, Atlas had his encounter with Hercules and asked for his help in obtaining the Golden Apples. While Atlas obtained the apples, he planned