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Bellerophon
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Bellerophon or Bellerophontes or Hipponous, was a divine Corinthian hero of Greek mythology, the son of Poseidon and Eurynome, and the foster son of Glaukos. He was "the greatest hero and slayer of mo
Relief of Bellerophon and Pegasus, from Aphrodisias (near Geyre), Turkey (1st century AD)
Relief of Bellerophon and Pegasus, from Aphrodisias (near Geyre), Turkey (1st century AD)
Bellerophon, Pegasus, and Athena, a Roman fresco in Pompeii, first half of the 1st century
Bellerophon, Pegasus, and Athena, a Roman fresco in Pompeii, first half of the 1st century
Bellerophon Taming Pegasus, by Jacques Lipchitz. 1977. Columbia University, New York.
Bellerophon Taming Pegasus, by Jacques Lipchitz. 1977. Columbia University, New York.
Bellerophon riding Pegasus and slaying the Chimera, central medallion of a Gallo-Roman mosaic from Autun, 2nd century AD, Musée Rolin
Bellerophon riding Pegasus and slaying the Chimera, central medallion of a Gallo-Roman mosaic from Autun, 2nd century AD, Musée Rolin
Pegasus
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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 Chry
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…and a serpent's tail: "her breath came out in terrible blasts of burning flame." Bellerophon was also known for capturing and taming the winged horse Pegasus with the help of Athena's charmed bridle, and earning the disfavour of the gods after attempting to ride Pegasus to Mount Olympus. One possible etymology…
Pegasus attacking the Chimera with his hooves, above the hero Bellerophon, on a Laconian black-figure kylix, attributed to the Boreads Painter and dat
Pegasus attacking the 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
Bellerophon mounted on Pegasus fighting the Chimera, side A from an Attic red-figure pelike
Bellerophon mounted on Pegasus fighting the Chimera, side A from an Attic red-figure pelike
Bellerophon and the Chimera, edge of an Attic red-figure epinetron (thigh-protector used by a woman when weaving)
Bellerophon and the Chimera, edge of an Attic red-figure epinetron (thigh-protector used by a woman when weaving)