History
The Greek constellation may be an adaptation of the Babylonian constellation known as the Old Man (MUL.SHU.GI) which is associated with East (as a cardinal direction) in the MUL.APIN, an astronomical compilation dating to around 1000 BCE.
In Greek mythology, Perseus was the son of Danae, who became the hero who slew Medusa. He later used the Gorgon's head to rescue the princess Andromeda from the monster Cetus.
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