REIMAGINING MYTHOLOGY

PEGASUS

Pegasus is a winged horse from Greek mythology. The mythical creature, one of the most well-known in Greek legend, was said to have been the son of the god Poseidon and born from the severed head of the hideous Medusa. Pegasus was portrayed as a large white horse with majestic wings capable of incredible speed. In the most common myths, he helped the Greek hero Bellerophon complete a series of deadly challenges. In other myths, Pegasus served the Muses and created a magical spring with his hoofprint. He was also said to have helped the goddess Eos in bringing the dawn each morning and brought Zeus his lightning bolts and thunder when called upon.