Pegasus
Mythical Figure
Place Of Birth:
Ancient Greece
Best Known As:
The famous winged horse of Greek myth
Pegasus is a mighty winged horse of Greek myth. According to legend, Pegasus sprang forth from drops of blood when Perseus cut off the head of Medusa. The horsemaster Bellerophon tamed Pegasus with a golden bridle provided by the goddess Athena. Together horse and rider slew the fire-breathing monster Chimera. (Legends vary, but some say Pegasus and Bellerophon performed other heroic deeds together.) Finally, Bellerophon tried to fly to heaven to join the gods, but Pegasus threw him off and the two were separated forever, with Pegasus living on as a constellation of stars.
Extra Credit:
Pegasus also lives on in the logo of Mobil gasoline.
2 Good Links
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The simple story with cartoon drawings, suitable for kids
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Unusual annotated list of links to Pegasus, the Gorgons, and other Medusa-related topics
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