TED-Ed: The myth of Pegasus and the chimera | Iseult Gillespie

The story follows Bellerophon, a prince with ambitions to become a hero. He tames the winged horse Pegasus with a magical bridle and embarks on a journey to achieve greatness. After being exiled for a crime, he redeems himself by defeating the Chimera. However, his hubris leads him to attempt to reach Mount Olympus, resulting in his downfall. Pegasus, on the other hand, is immortalized by Zeus as a constellation.

What sprang from Medusa's neck after she was slain?

• A golden apple and a serpent

• A lion and a unicorn

• Chrysaor and Pegasus

• A phoenix and a dragon

How did Bellerophon manage to tame Pegasus?

• By using a magical golden bridle

• By offering Pegasus a golden apple

• By singing a magical song

• By building a stable for Pegasus

What was the first major challenge Bellerophon faced in Lycia?

• Slaying the Chimera

• Rescuing a princess

• Capturing a golden fleece

• Defeating a giant serpent

What was the outcome of Bellerophon's battle with the Chimera?

• He made peace with the Chimera

• He was captured by the Chimera

• He successfully killed the Chimera

• He was defeated and exiled

What did King Mybatis offer Bellerophon after his victories?

• A golden chariot

• His daughter's hand in marriage

• A magical sword

• A kingdom of his own

What led to Bellerophon's downfall?

• His desire to conquer the world

• His attempt to reach Mount Olympus

• His betrayal by Pegasus

• His defeat by a rival hero

What was Pegasus's fate after Bellerophon's fall?

• He returned to the mortal world

• He disappeared into the sea

• He was captured by Zeus

• He was immortalized in a constellation