pegasus by: claire fendig. how was he created? pegasus was a result of ill- fated mating between...
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PEGASUS
By: Claire Fendig
HOW WAS HE CREATED?
Pegasus was a result of ill- fated mating between
Medusa and Poseidon. When Perseus beheaded
Medusa, Pegasus sprang forth from the blood
coming out of her neck.
TRIVIAL FACTS
Immortal
Winged horse
Stallion
Usually has a pure white coat, but can be black
Often referred to as Thunderbolt bearer of Zeus
SYMBOLISM
Symbols of Pegasus vary with time
During the Dark Ages he was known for wisdom
When the Renaissance came he was one symbol of
poetry and creator of sources
CONSTELLATION OF PEGASUS
Zeus transformed him into the constellation of
Pegasus and placed him upon the stars
In the constellation myths, Pegasus may have
represented the blooming of spring
When this constellation rose, it marked the arrival
of spring and seasonal rains
Located in the Northern Sky
MYTH
Bellerophon tamed Pegasus, and he rode him into
the battle against the fire breathing Chimera. Later
the hero attempted to ride Pegasus into the heavens.
The gods caused him to buck. Bellerophon then fell
back down to earth. However, Pegasus kept on going
until he made it to Mount Olympus where he lived
out the rest of his days in one of Zeus’ stables.
PEGASUS AND THE MUSES
After being taken by Athena, he was then brought
to Mount Helicon where he was raised by the muses.
In his excitement for being given to those women,
Pegasus was striking the side of the mountain with
his hooves causing springs to turn into flowing
fountains of inspiration.
A MUSE WITH A BARBITON
VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8DG2uFAbE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsRi4SctoM0
QUIZ
1. True or False. Bellerophon raised Pegasus.
2. Yes or No. Did Pegasus and Bellerophon defeat
Chimera?
3. What color is Pegasus usually depicted as?
4. Who was considered Pegasus’ parents?
5. True or False. Does Pegasus’ symbolism change
over time?
ANSWERS
1. True
2. Yes
3. Pure White
4. Poseidon and Medusa
5. True
INTERACTIVE GAME
http://www.greek-gods.info/games/wordgame/