Behold it then! cried Perseusdetails

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Image title: Behold it then! cried Perseus
Source: Mabie, Hamilton Wright (Ed.): “Myths Every Child Should Know” (1914)
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Keywords: soldiers, mythology, illustrations for children, colour, bare feet, weapons, swords, people, wallpaper, backgrounds
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“Behold it then!” cried Perseus, in a voice like the blast of a trumpet.

King Polydectes has demanded to be shown the head of the Gorgon, which turns to stone all who gaze upon it. So the King is of course turned to stone, and Perseus wins the day.

Dimensions: 169 x 121mm (6.7 x 4.8 inches)
Filename: 070-Perseus-and-the-Gorgon-Head-q75-500x375.jpg
Artist: Mary Hamilton Frye
Scanner dpi: 600
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