Greek Mythology Notes
An encyclopaedia of Greek mythology — gods, heroes, creatures, places, and the English words they gave us.
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Bellerophon
Pegasus Rider
The Corinthian hero who tamed the winged horse Pegasus and slew the Chimera, but fell from heaven when he tried to reach Olympus.
Bellerophon killed the Chimera by melting lead in its fiery throat — one of the cleverest kills in Greek mythology.
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