Why Perseus Killed Medusa

Intro:

Perseus was a brave hero for many different reasons and purposes. His mother was named Danaë, but she she gave birth to him, it happened in a dungeon, but that's another story. His father was Zeus, the God of the sky, which means he was a demigod. He is known in Greek mythology for many reasons, which I am going to prove why is a hero.

Reason 1: Perseus killed Medusa

Perseus killed Medusa. Using the tools Athena, Hermes, and three nymphs gave him, which were, shield, sword, a pouch to put Medusas head in, and invisible cap, the name says it all, winged sandals. On the way Perseus encountered Atlas, who is holding up the sky and the world, including Mount Olympus, Atlas was a titan, so Zeus cursed him with holding up the world and skies. Atlas gave Perseus directions to where Medusa and her three Gorgon sisters were at. After hearing this Perseus agreed to come back with the head of Medusa and turn Atlas into stone. Which he did keep his promise, but that's another tale. When Perseus got to Medusa he

used his sword to reflect the image of her head so he knew where to strike, which was the head. She woke before he could strike and he used his sword to cut off her head. That is just one reason why Perseus is considered a hero to many.
Reason 2: Perseus Saved Andromeda
This is another reason why Perseus being titled as a hero is rightful and should be kept this way.

After killing Medusa Perseus was returning to his home, and heard a woman calling from an island. Putting off his journey home, home is where the heart is after all, and he didn't know he would find his heart with Andromeda. Finally landing on an island, he found Andromeda tied to a stake. A serpent that was terrorizing her village and and Oracle explained that the only way to keep the serpent away was to sacrifice Princess Andromeda. By the time she finished explaining her situation the serpent has come for her. Perseus killed the serpent as if it were a flower. Taking Andromeda to his home, she couldn't go back to her family, as they were the ones who tied her to the stake and left her to die. Perseus kissed Andromeda and fell in love with her. The third and final reason Perseus should be labeled a hero is one that will warm your heart and

soul.
Reason 3: Perseus rid of Polydectes before he could find and kill his mother.
This reason is a reason not known by many, unlike the story of Medusa. Returning to his home, the good news is, he had a woman, bad news; Polydectes was officially obsessed with Danaë, his mother. Before leaving on his quest to kill Medusa, he compromised with Ploydectes that If he could return with Medusas head, he wouldn't marry his mother. After Perseus left for his dangerous quest, Danaë ran off. Just as Polydectes was about to send out troops to capture and probably kill, Perseus returned with the head of Medusa, of course people probably blinked twice upon seeing this once thought impossible quest. Taking out the head of Medusa, as the eyes that have turned men into stone still worked. Polydectes froze into stone and Danaë was saved from a man she didn't want to marry and the horrid Polydectes was gone forever. Now do you see why Perseus should be kept a hero? Two strikes with one shot. Medusa the Menace gone, and a princess saved.
Conclusion: Perseus is a hero