"It's Only Make Believe"
(My second love after Unicorns)
Pegasus came to us from Greek mythology. He was born from the blood of Medusa as she
was beheaded by the hero Perseus. With the help of another Greek hero, Bellerophon they
were able to capture Pegasus, and Perseus was able to ride him. But, when Bellerophon tried to ride Pegasus
into the heavens, he was attacked by a messenger from Zeus, fell from Pegasus, and was
killed. Pegasus traveled on to the heavens alone where he became a constellation, and a
servant of Zeus. It is said that a kick from Pegasus's hoof created the fountain of poetic
inspiration.
In modern times, Pegasus is seen as the symbol for the immortality of the soul, and as the
carrier and protector that guards the spirit in its journeys into the stars. Pegasus is
the power behind the creative spirit in all of us. He is the symbol of inspiration,
and of the beauty we bring into our lives and the lives of others.
If you feel drawn to Pegasus, then he is calling you to create. In music...in song...in
poetry...in writings...in art...in any form you choose...but CREATE and share your
expressions of beauty.
Possible Faq's about Pegasus
(Thanks to ~BigWolf for his endless about of help and info!)
Pegasus, the Winged Horse was the son of Neptune and Medusa, sprang from the head of Medusa
when it dropped into the sea after her head was severed by Perseus. Pegasus appears again and
and again throughout mythology, he was captured by Bellerophen at the water of his fountain
and ridden by him when he was killed by Chimera. Pegasus became the thundering horse of Zeus which
is why he appears among the stars.
Pegasus live in temperate and subtropical forests. Naturally you know they are winged steeds that
often serve the cause of good. They are very intelligent, and often shy and wild, not easily tamed.
If they choose a human master, they will serve faithfully for the rest of his/her life. They are
throughbred, which resembles an Arabian horse (although a little slightly larger) with two large
feathered wings. They are usually white in color, but some have seen to be brown. They must be
ridden bareback, for they do not accept saddles.
Peagus are cunning in battle, often luring large opponents into tight spaces where upon will, they will
viciously fight with teeth, and their hooves. Against creatures of their own size, they use their superior
speed to outrun them.
Pegasi (the plural form of pegasus) are egg-laying mammals. They can detect good or evil at a fairly long
range, knowing the true intentions of anyone that draws near.
Pegasi feed on grass, fruits and other plants. They live for about 40 years. Some believe there are
"Greater Pegasi" usually the leader of the herd. These can only of tamed by the noblest of heart, and a hero
of his own people. These are more powerful then the normal pegasi and live for about 100 years.
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