The word Pegasus is translated to “spring
forth.” It was given this name because the creature first emerged from the neck
of Medusa after Perseus beheaded her. Also the Pegasus constellation arises
when the season of spring begins to mark the start of warmer weather and rain
showers. The Pegasus is also a character
in the story of Bellerophon who rides the winged horse to slay the chimaera
beast. After the battle, Pegasus flies to rejoin the Gods in heaven and bucks
off Bellerophon, sending him back down to earth.
Ancient Pegasus fresco painting. Located at the Museo
Nazionale Romano
Atsma,
Aaron J. "PEGASUS : Immortal Winged Horse of Bellerophon." Theoi
Project. N.p., 2000. Web. 16 Aug. 2013.
<http://www.theoi.com/Ther/HipposPegasos.html>.
"Pegasus."
Story of ***. TalesBeyondBelief.com, 2012. Web. 16 Aug. 2013.
<http://www.talesbeyondbelief.com/myth-stories/pegasus.htm>.
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