Pegasus, More Than a Stallion With Wings

Hi all and welcome to Spirit’s blog. Today’s topic of illumination is the Pegasus. The Pegasus is a mythical winged stallion. It is one of the most recognized creatures of all myths. Pegasus is symbolic of wisdom, fame and inspiration.

The Ancient Greeks believed Pegasus to be born of Poseidon (the god of sea) and the gorgon Medusa. The tale tells that when Perseus decapitated Medusa, her blood spilled into the sea, and of the sea Pegasus was born. After his birth he made a quick ascension to Mt.Olympus. After honorably serving the highest of Gods Zeus, he was charged with taking lightning and thunder with him to battle.

Pegasus made friends with the Muses, and created Hippocrene (a stream on Mt. Helicon) . The muses considered Hippocrene to be a sacred fountain that brought inspiration.

Athena and Poseidon helped Bellerophon catch Pegasus while at the fountain Peirene. At this point Pegasus allowed Bellerophon to ride him to defeat the monster Chimera. This was the beginning of many fights for the two to conquer. Finally, all triumphs, Bellerophon believed to be deserving to fly to Mt.Olympus, set off riding Pegasus. However his arrogance angered Zeus, who sent a Gadfly ( a mix between a horsefly and bot flies), to sting Pegasus, causing Bellerophon to fall back down to earth. Bellerophon landed in a thorn bush, causing…