On his quest, Perseus receives significant help from the gods and other allies:
- Hermes, a god, gives Perseus a special sickle-sword sent from Zeus.
- Athena, his sister goddess, provides him with a shiny shield that acts like a mirror.
- The Hesperides, three beautiful women, give him a special bag to safely contain Medusa's head and a cap of invisibility.
- He also receives a pair of winged sandals that allow him to fly.
- Additionally, a kind fisherman helps Perseus train his body to remain calm and attentive, which aids him in defeating Medusa.
- Perseus uses these divine gifts and training to successfully behead Medusa by looking at her reflection in the shield to avoid being turned to stone.
- Later, he uses Medusa's head to turn the sea-dragon to stone and save Andromeda.
- After completing his quest, Perseus helps the Hesperides' father, Atlas, by turning him to stone with Medusa's head to relieve him of holding up the sky.
This divine and mortal assistance is crucial in enabling Perseus to overcome the seemingly impossible task of killing Medusa and succeeding in his quest
