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1. mythologysource.com › pegasus-greek-mythologyPegasus: The Complete Guide to the Winged Horse of Mythology

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   May 23, 2020 · The origins of Pegasus, however, are much darker than his white coat and angelic wings might suggest. From his unusually violent birth to his commemoration among the stars, here’s everything you never knew about the famous flying horse Pegasus!

2. www.uniguide.com › pegasusPegasus Meaning, Symbolism, and Mythology | UniGuide

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   Sep 24, 2021 · Quick Facts. Culture of origin: Greece. Parents: Medusa (mother) and Poseidon (father) Home: Mount Olympus. Special Features: Wings. Pegasus’ Powers. Flight. Carrying thunder and lightning to Zeus. Creating springs of water by pounding his hoof. Immortality. Who was Pegasus? Perseus slaying Medusa and the birth of Pegasus.

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Their powerful wings allow them to soar through the skies with incredible speed and grace. Supernatural Speed: Even on land, pegasi are said to be incredibly fast runners, surpassing even the swiftest horses. Creation: Some myths depict a pegasus’s hoof striking the ground, causing a spring of water to erupt. This spring might possess magical ...

4. oldworldgods.com › greeks › pegasus-in-mythologyExploring the Myth of Pegasus in Greek Mythology: A Majestic ...

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   Depictions of Pegasus adorned pottery, statues, and frescoes, showcasing its iconic wings and regal stature. This mythical creature served as a symbol of inspiration, freedom, and the divine connection between humans and gods in ancient Greek culture.

5. historyhogs.com › pegasusPegasus - The Winged Horse Soaring Through Greek Mythology

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   Dec 10, 2023 · Pegasus, the immortal winged horse of Greek mythology, is prominent in the rich tapestry of ancient tales. This majestic creature is steeped in symbolic significance and has captivated people’s imaginations across cultures for centuries.

6. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › PegasusPegasus - New World Encyclopedia

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   Greek poet, Hesiod connects the name Pegasos with the word for "spring” or "well," pēgē. Everywhere the winged horse struck hoof to earth, an inspiring spring burst forth: one on the Muses ' Mount Helicon, at the behest of Poseidon, to prevent the mountain swelling too much and another at Troezen.

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   What does a winged horse symbolize?

   • In heraldry, the winged horse was used as a symbol of physical and intellectual energy, and the use of that energy to move toward honor. Pegasus was commonly used as a crest in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Pegasus is today still seen on the coat of arms and flag of Tuscany.

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   Where do horses with wings come from?

   • There have many images of horses with wings throughout the ages, but all come from the creature in Greek mythology known as Pegasus, or Πήγασος (Pégasos)) in Greek. Variations of stories involving winged horses do exist, but the legend of Pegasus and the tragic hero Bellerophon is the most prominent.

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   Why is Pegasus a winged horse?

   • The winged horse appears often in Greek mythology as the companion of great heroes and an assistant to the king of the gods himself. A favorite subject of artists, his image has lived on through the ages as one of grace and beauty. The origins of Pegasus, however, are much darker than his white coat and angelic wings might suggest.

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   Which spring is connected to the winged horse?

   • Another spring connected to the winged horse was the Pirene in Corinth. Said to be his favorite watering hole, the horse’s constant visits ensured that it never ran dry. This spring would feature in the most famous story of Pegasus told in the Greek world. The most well known of the myths that feature Pegasus is that of Bellerophon.

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   Why was hippos a winged horse?

   • The seasonal storms brought Zeus’s thunder and made the springs associated with the winged horse run quickly. Most ancient star charts pictured Hippos not as a complete horse, but as the upper half of a horse emerging from beneath the water. Hippos came to be more commonly called by the name Pegasus.

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   Why did Medusa have a winged horse?

   • Medusa’s father was Oceanus and her mother, Phorcys, was a primordial sea goddess. Medusa herself may have originated as a representation of the dangers of the sea, specifically hidden rocks that could cause shipwrecks. Furthermore, Poseidon had fathered the winged horse. The god of the sea was always linked with horses.

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8. medium.com › @awinters_70133 › decoding-symbols-theDecoding Symbols: The Meaning of Wings in Various Traditions

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   Jul 15, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Wings in various traditions symbolize a connection to the spiritual realm and serve as messengers from the gods. Wings represent transcendence, freedom, and a link between heaven...