Bellerophon

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Bellerophon's quest takes place outside of Greece, in ancient Lycia (part of modern-day Turkey). Find Lycia on the map.

Multiple Choice

Pegasus is "born" when another monster, Medusa is beheaded. Medusa is often described as "a snake-haired gorgon". Which of the monsters below is Medusa?

Multiple Choice

Modern interpretations of ancient myth adds Pegasus to a lot of stories, helping out various Greco-Roman heroes. Which of the heroes below ACTUALLY rode on Pegasus?

• Hercules

• Perseus

• Achilles

• Cadmus

• Trick Question! No one else rode Pegasus!

Open Ended

The theme of the myths in this study guide is "Heroes and Fools". Do you think Bellerophon is a "hero" or a "fool"? Why do you think this?