The myth of the Pegasus Horse

Pegasus is this majestic flying horse found in Greek mythology. This creature is traditionally depicted with a pure white horse with large wings. His father would be the god of the sea, Poseidon, while his mother would be the Gorgon Medusa. Pegasus is generally known for its association with the heroes Perseus and Bellerophon. In the story of the murder of Perseus, we find the narration of the birth of Pegasus. This winged horse later became the mount of Bellerophon, and we find him in these accounts of the exploits of this hero, including the murder of the chimera, and his flight to Mount Olympus⛰️.

Pegasus, son of Medusa and Poseidon

The Pegasus myth says that he was the son of the mortal Medusa as well as of Poseidon, god of the sea. Pegasus and his brother Chrysaor were born from the blood of their decapitated mother Medusa, the gorgon tricked and killed by Perseus.

A more detailed version in the Pegasus Greek mythology indicates that two of them were were born when Medusa's blood mixed with the foam of the sea. Pegasus is said to have been born as a winged horse because his father Poseidon was in the form of a horse when he seduced Medusa. When Pegasus was born, a huge thunder with lightning pierced the sky 🌩️, and this is how his connections with the forces of heaven were established.

But the most common version has it that the goddess Athena tamed the winged horse and gave it to Perseus, who would later fly far away to help his lover Andromeda.

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Pegasus and the Muses

After his birth, without his parents, the little pegasus was raised by the Muses at Mount Helicon, where he was taken by the goddess Athena. In the excitement of being given to these mysterious women, Pegasus would strike the mountainside with his hooves and his marks changed the springs into fountains of inspiration ⛲.

These springs became sacred to the Muses who loved and respected the “flying horse”. But for one of them, Urania, the Muse of universal love and astronomy, Pegasus was particularly important. She saw a heroic future for him as well as a heavenly honor awaiting him. Urania suffered greatly when Bellerophon, a mythical hero, took Pegasus from her.

Hesiod's story of the "hijacking" of Pegasus by the Berber speakers confirms that every time Pegasus strikes his hoof, a fountain of inspiration immediately springs forth.

Pegasus and Bellerophon

For a brief time, Pegasus belonged to a mortal, Bellerophon, the famous hero and monster slayer.

The Taming of Pegasus

Notoriously wild and free, Pegasus was eventually tamed by one of the greatest Greek heroes, Bellerophon. But he didn't do it alone: ​​he benefited from the help of Athena. According to Pindar, one of the most famous poets of ancient Greece, the goddess gave him an enchanting golden bridle ✨, which Bellerophon used to capture Pegasus when the stallion was drinking water from the Pierian Spring, another water source associated with Pegasus and the Muses.

The Adventures of Pegasus and Bellerophon

Aboard Pegasus, Bellerophon was able to defeat the Amazons, the fire-breathing Chimera, and the warrior Solymi. Additionally, Pegasus was the means by which Bellerophon exacted his revenge on Iobates' wife, Sthenebee, who had falsely testified against Bellerophon after he rejected her advances. According to some, Bellerophon then offered to board Pegasus, which she readily accepted; however, as they flew over the sea 🌊, the winged stallion threw her into the depths.

The Death of Bellerophon

At the time, Bellerophon did not know that he would meet a similar fate. After his many victories against all kinds of adversaries, Bellerophon begins to think that mortals are not worthy of his presence and that he deserves to live among the gods on Mount Olympus. So he mounted his faithful horse and began his journey to heaven ☄️. Zeus, angered by Bellerophon's arrogance, sent a gadfly which stung Pegasus hard enough for the winged horse to throw its rider into the void to his death.

Pegasus on Mount Olympus

Pegasus finished his epic on Mount Olympus. He served Zeus with his magical powers of thunder and lightning, whenever the Supreme God wished. He also reunited with his main guardian since his youth, the Muse Urania, as well as other Muses, who welcomed him with joy and happiness 😇.

Pegasus lived on Mount Olympus until his last day. Since then, it has become a source of inspiration for artists of all kinds, a fantasy for children who dream of their own Pegasus to reach the mysterious caves and labyrinths of their imagination.

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