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Bellerophontes Captures & Tames Pegasus - Ancient Greek Mythology Pegasus is one of the best-known creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine stallion usually depicted as pure white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, & foaled by the Gorgon Medusa. He was the brother of Chrysaor, born at a single birthing when his mother was decapitated by Perseus. Greco-Roman poets write about his ascent to heaven after his birth & his obeisance to Zeus, king of the gods, who instructed him to bring lightning & thunder from Olympus. Friend of the Muses, Pegasus is the creator of Hippocrene, the fountain on Mt. Helicon. He was captured by the Greek hero Bellerophon near the fountain Peirene with the help of Athena & Poseidon. Pegasus allows the hero to ride him to defeat a monster, the Chimera, before realizing many other exploits. His rider, however, falls off his back trying to reach Mount Olympus. Zeus transformed him into the constellation Pegasus & placed him up in the sky. It was made in Greece, stands 8.6 inches high, & weighs approximately 750g. (PA25) Check our collection of porestone sculptures at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TalosArtifacts?ref=profile_header§ion_id=37603893 Wall Hanging With Bellerophontes Captures & Tames Pegasus Decoration Ancient Greek Mythology
