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Submitted by:
Daniel Jabez Enage
10-Mabini

Submitted to:
Mrs. Felma Contado Daiz
Teacher

The Moralist Approach

About the myth of Perseus and Medusa
The story of Perseus and Medusa is told to teach various life lessons. Perseus
is cast out into the sea in a wooden chest with his unfaithful mother, yet they
survive the rough seas by praying to Poseidon for the seas to be calm.

Once landing on the island of Serifos, Perseus grew into a strong man with
noble character and great intelligence. As King Polydectes ordered the near-
impossible task that Perseus bring him the head of Medusa, Perseus dedicated
himself to fulfilling the demand to save his mother.

As the son of Zeus, Perseus had help from the gods during his journey to find
Medusa. Perseus used these gifts to locate Medusa and behead her, but it was
also his strength, courage, and intelligence that helped him succeed.

His courage, strength, and intelligence was also the reason that Perseus saved
Andromeda from the Cetus and returned home with her, slaying both Phineus
and Polydectes with the head of Medusa by turning them into stone.

The story of Perseus and Medusa is a story of perseverance, bravery, and

dignity. Perseus personifies the length one would go to in order to save the
ones you love. Perseus shows the authenticity of his character when he rescues
the helpless Andromeda from the Cetus and the attachment to the rock. The
bravery and courage of Perseus are shown as he beheads Medusa, as well as his
defeat of Phineus and Polydectes.