Perseus, The Slayer of Beasts

The setting of the story is in Mycenae, which is a Bronze Age Greek civilization. The story takes place around late 14th century B.C., when the Hittites invaded present-day Greece. In these times, Greek warlords were heroes. Warriors received the highest praise by society and among each other. Perseus in greek mythology slew Medusa and a great sea monster named Cetus. The main character is named after this monster slayer, but this mortal has his own monsters to slay. The reader starts as a young...