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

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

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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.

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What was Zeus's reaction to Bellerophon's hubris?

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What happened to Pegasus after Bellerophon fell to Earth?

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Explain the significance of Pegasus in Greek mythology.

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