Perseus Archives - Debra Kristi

Feb232015

Perseus the Demigod – Immortal Monday

Perseus in Perseus the Demigod by Debra Kristi, author

Perseus, son of the mortal Danae and the god Zeus, became famous for his role in defeating various ancient monsters. We’ve talked about several of them the past few weeks. He bested the Graeae, retrieving what he needed from them, beheaded the Gorgon Medusa, and saved the lovely Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. The…

Feb162015

The Colossal Cetus – Immortal Monday

Vase depicting Perseus, Andromeda and Ketos in The Colossal Cetus by Debra Kristi, author

The mighty beast known as the Cetus plays a huge role in the story of Perseus we’ve been dancing around this month, but by no means is exclusive to the myth. Cetus can mean many things: sea monster, shark, whale, even large fish. The term cetacean, meaning whale, actually originated from cetus and in Greek…

Feb022015

The Graeae Sisters – Immortal Monday

The Grey Ladies - in Graeae Sisters by Debra Kristi, author

The other night I had the distinct pleasure of turning on my television and seeing this… image via Camp Half-Blood Wiki The Gray Sisters driving a taxicab. Hollywood’s interpretation of the ancient myth, the Graeae, tossed into modern-day, while at the same time, keeping them tied to their Greek heritage. Have you see the latest…