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Bellerophon’s Taming of Pegasus and Defeat of the Chimera

OriginGreek Mythology

The hero Bellerophon, aided by the winged horse Pegasus, was sent by King Iobates to slay the fire-breathing Chimera. By flying above the multi-headed beast and using a lead-tipped spear that melted in the monster's throat, Bellerophon successfully purged the Lycian countryside of the terror. However, his later attempt to fly to Mount Olympus resulted in a tragic fall, serving as a timeless...