Perseus

Perseus

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Perseus was the last king of the Macedonian Kingdom, ruling during the 2nd century BCE. He is known for his conflict with the Roman Republic, particularly for leading Macedon during the Third Macedonian War. Perseus was the son of Philip V of Macedon and is historically noted for his efforts to resist Roman expansion, ultimately leading to his defeat at the Battle of Pydna in 168 BCE.

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Perseus is mentioned in the context of beheading the Gorgon without looking at her.

Τι δεν μπορούμε να κοιτάξουμε κατάματα;
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-08-02
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Perseus saves Andromeda from the dragon by showing the severed head of Medusa.

«Οταν ανατέλλει ο Σκορπιός…» | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-08-08
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Perseus is another last Macedonian king linked to the tombs in the archaeological site.

Прилепските археолози ги доистражуваат уникатините камени гробници на Маркови Кули, не се знае уште колку ги има
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-06-15
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Perseus is known for slaying Medusa and using her head as a weapon.

Ο Ολυμπος κι ο Σίσυφος
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-04-21
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Perseus was the last Macedonian king who fought against the Romans.

Заборавениот антички македонски град Хераклеја Синтика
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-04-16
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