Since Cepheus had no heir of his own, the departing couple allowed him to adopt their first-born child, Perses, who was destined to give his name to the Persians.
Deoarece Cefeu nu avea moștenitori proprii, cei doi soți i-au permis să-l adopte pe primul lor copil, Perses, care a fost destinat să dea numele poporului persan.