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Perseus: A Greek Hero

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Perseus, in Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan, would be considered a Greek hero due to Perseus, in my opinion, shows many qualities that would make him a hero. I think the most powerful evidence that supports him being a hero is that Perseus shows a very high quality amount of courage. So, Perseus shows courage by going on a mission to chop off Medusa's head to prove himself to everyone on the island he is on. I believe this shows courage because in the book it says, “The name ‘Medusa’ alone made everyone at the party step back with fear.” Perseus without a second thought goes on the mission. Perseus also shows great courage while out in sea and has to defeat a very large sea monster. The quote in the book that makes me know that
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