Perseus, the legendary Greek hero known for slaying Medusa and rescuing Andromeda, was not killed in battle or by a specific person. Instead, his death is attributed to old age and a series of events that unfolded later in his life.
According to mythology, Perseus eventually became the king of Argos. However, there is a story that suggests he accidentally killed his grandfather, Acrisius. During a sports event, Perseus threw a discus that struck Acrisius, leading to his death. This event fulfilled a prophecy that Acrisius had long feared—that he would be killed by his own grandson. After this tragic incident, Perseus chose to leave Argos to avoid the consequences of the prophecy.
In many mythological variations, Perseus’s end is less about a particular adversary and more about the inevitability of fate and the tragic turn of events that befall many heroes. Ultimately, he and Andromeda lived out their lives and eventually became constellations in the night sky, symbolizing their legendary status.