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This is a wonderful story about an underdog who overcomes incredible odds to become victorious. Even the gods recognize this man’s courage and perseverance and provide a little help for him along the way. We’ll identify the constellations in this story then relate the famous myth.
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Falkner, D.E. (2011). The Legend of Perseus. In: The Mythology of the Night Sky. Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0137-7_9
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