According to Greek mythology, the hero Bellerophon, with the aid of the winged horse Pegasus, slew the monster as the Chimaera, which was part lion, part goat, and part dragon. Bellerophon became too proud of his accomplishments and tried to fly to heaven on Pegasus, but was thrown and blinded, and according to one legend, killed. This illustration shows Pegasus and three nymphs caring for him. It was done by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 -1844), a Danish sculptor and medalist of international fame.
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According to Greek mythology, the hero Bellerophon, with the aid of the winged horse Pegasus, slew the monster as the Chimaera, which was part lion, part goat, and part dragon. Bellerophon became too proud of his accomplishments and tried to fly to heaven on Pegasus, but was thrown and blinded, and according to one legend, killed. This illustration shows Pegasus and three nymphs caring for him. It was done by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 -1844), a Danish sculptor and medalist of international fame.

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Bellerophon Chimaera Pegasus Athena Greek winged horse Roman religion legendary monsters myth mythology legend monsters Pegasus nymphs Pegasus thorwaldsen thorwaldsen danish sculptor

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