Myth Madness

Bellerophon - Greek Hero Who Rode Pegasus

July 03, 2023 Nathan Rutherford Season 3 Episode 9
Bellerophon - Greek Hero Who Rode Pegasus
Myth Madness
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Myth Madness
Bellerophon - Greek Hero Who Rode Pegasus
Jul 03, 2023 Season 3 Episode 9
Nathan Rutherford

(39) Bellerophon or Bellerophontes as he was also known, was one of the most celebrated heroes in Greek myth. He was a son of the god Poseidon and a human woman named Eurynome. He is the famous Greek hero who rides the winged horse Pegasus. On first glance, he is a classic hero – he rides a magic horse and is most famous for slaying a monster. But there are some deeper darker layers to Bellerophon that hint at a more nuanced heroism.

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(39) Bellerophon or Bellerophontes as he was also known, was one of the most celebrated heroes in Greek myth. He was a son of the god Poseidon and a human woman named Eurynome. He is the famous Greek hero who rides the winged horse Pegasus. On first glance, he is a classic hero – he rides a magic horse and is most famous for slaying a monster. But there are some deeper darker layers to Bellerophon that hint at a more nuanced heroism.