So it is that Perseus finds himself agreeing to find and defeat the Gorgon - a monster called Medusa - a task that Polydectes believes to be impossible, since the Oracle has also prophesied that ...

In mythology, Medusa was a Gorgon ... and a curved sword, Perseus dodged Medusa’s gaze and beheaded her. From her severed neck sprang Pegasus, the winged horse, and Chrysaor, a golden giant.

Myths include King Midas, Perseus, Medusa, Persephone and Hades, The Minotaur, Theseus and Odysseus. There is a new Resource Pack available which is full of activity suggestions that can be ...