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He went to see the oracle, Polyidus, has the sweetest and most delicious
for advice. Wise Polyidus told him that water in the world. Legend has it that
with the help of the winged horse, Pegasus often drinks there.”
Pegasus, he could beat the Chimera.
“But how can I win this magical
“So Pegasus really does exist!” said creature’s trust?” asked Bellerophon.
Bellerophon. He had heard many
tales about this magnificent creature, “You will need help, young man,”
but he had never believed them. said Polyidus. “Take some gifts to the
temple of the goddess Athena. She
“Indeed,” said the oracle. “Pegasus may speak to you in your dreams.”
sprang from the head of Medusa when
Bellerophon left for Athena’s temple,
Perseus defeated her. He is every bit
armed with many gifts. He knelt at the
as wondrous as you have heard. Once,
altar and, in his prayers, shared his
when he landed on Mount Helicon, a
desire to catch Pegasus. Then he
fountain sprang from his foot, which
fell asleep on the temple floor.
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