Symbolism, Imagery & Allegory in The Birth of Perseus
Sometimes, there's more to a myth than meets the eye
Shower of Gold
Zeus impregnates Danae in the form of a shower of gold. Not only is this form a very practical way for the god to slip though the hole in the ceiling, it also heightens the sense of magic and majes...
Perseus, the Constellation
Like a lot of his fellow heroes, Perseus has his very own constellation. To this day, you can still see him as he holds the head of Medusa up in the sky. But have you ever wondered why people chose...