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thumb|upright=1.5|Pegasus attacking the Chimera (mythology)|Chimera with his hooves, above the hero [[Bellerophon, on a Laconian black-figure kylix, attributed to the Boreads Painter and dating to c. 575–550 BC]] Pegasus (; ) is a winged horse in Greek mythology, usually depicted as a white stallion. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa. Pegasus was the brother of Chrysaor, both born from Medusa's blood when their mother was decapitated by Perseus. Greco-Roman poets wrote about his ascent to heaven after his birth and his obeisance to Zeus,

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Pegasus is a winged horse from Greek mythology, typically portrayed as a white stallion born from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa after her death. He is famous in ancient stories for his connection to the hero Bellerophon and for eventually ascending to heaven to serve Zeus.

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Father
Poseidon
Mother
Medusa
Image
Pegasus - Johann Bayer.jpg
Work location
Ancient Greece
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Category:Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pauly–Wissowa
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Pegasus
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color
white
different from
winged horse
name in native language
Πήγασος
worshipped by
Greek mythology
significant person
Bellerophon
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