The reception of the Perseus myth in popular literature and culture on selected examples

Abstract Perseus as one of the many sons of Zeus is well known as one of the brave heroes with his supernatural adventures and for his valour and his heroic wars with Medusa. In this dissertation, we briefly discuss the story of Perseus from birth, personal and family issues, famous wars and sagas and returning home. We try to discuss how Perseus changed the nature of the world. Also, based on the works of Homer and the epics of various myths. We track the media and literature to evaluate the reception of Perseus stories and epics in pop culture.