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Pegasus
(Greek mythology) the immortal winged
horse that sprang from the blood of the slain
Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with
the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as
the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol
of highflying
Pegasus imagination
(definition)
Origin
From the Greek Pegasos, possibly
either from pegos "strong" or "from
a water spring".
Origin
• In Greek mythology Pegasus was the winged
horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa
after she was killed by Perseus.
Description
• A winged, divine horse
• Usually white in colour
Description
Often mistaken for a unicorn or
horse, however, a Pegasus has wings
and no horn.
The Myth
• The Pegasus was the result of the ill fated
mating of Medusa and Poseidon.
• He was born at a single birthing when his
mother was decapitated by Perseus.
The Myth
• Pegasus allows the hero to ride him to defeat
a monster.
• His rider, however, fell off his back trying to
reach Mount Olympus.
• Zeus transformed him into the constellation
Pegasus and placed him in the sky
Origin
This is the constellation in the
northern sky named after the horse.
Symbolism
SPIRITUAL
ENERGY
Ancient Greece
WISDOM & FAME
Middle ages –
Renaissance
INSPIRATION
OF POETRY
DIGITAL
FANTASY
19th Century
21st Century
Symbolism
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