Used book - Perseus and the Gaze of Stone - Dark Tales from Mythology - Ages 12+, Marie-Thérèse Davidson, Hélène Montardre, Élène Usdin

Perseus, mocked by his uncle, the King of Seriphos, is determined to bring him Medusa's head, at his own risk.

The young man, son of the king's penniless brother, had always been kept away from the kingdom and hopes to reclaim his place by offering the king the head of the monster with the deadly gaze. Unfortunately, Perseus alone has no chance of defeating his adversary. But Hermes and Athena are ready to help him, for Perseus is far from being the son of a mere mortal...