Annual Edition 1998 - The Pegasus
Pegasus is the wonderful winged
horse that sprang from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa as she was beheaded
by Perseus. And since the time of the ancient Greeks, he has been a symbol
of the link that exists between us ordinary mortals and heaven.
As we learn in the myth, Pegasus carried Bellerophon to immortal fame.
One morning, he awoke with golden reins in his hands, a gift from Athene.
Astride the winged horse and airborne, he then slew the monster Chimera
with his bow and arrow. After this phenomenal victory, Bellerophon
fell victim to his own pride. He took it upon himself
to fly with Pegasus to heaven, the home of the gods, as if he too
were immortal. Zeus was so indignant that he sent out a hornet, which
stung the winged horse so painfully that he bucked and threw his rider
back to earth. Pegasus, however continued on
his journey into the heavens where he became a constellation,
pulling the chariot of Zeus, the father of all gods.
Dimensions: 145 x 120 mm
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