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Pegasus

/ˈpɛɡəsəs/
winged horse in Greek mythology

In the story, Pegasus helped the hero defeat the monster.

Pegasus is depicted as a powerful, magical horse with wings.


literary

A mythical winged horse from Greek mythology, often associated with poetry and divine inspiration.

Pegasus was born from the blood of Medusa after Perseus beheaded her.

This refers to the mythological origin of Pegasus.

The constellation Pegasus is named after the mythical horse.

This shows the cultural influence of the myth.

Pegasus is often depicted as a symbol of freedom and creativity.

Collocations

Pegasus constellationa group of stars named after the mythical horsePegasus projecta modern initiative named after the mythical horse

Synonyms

winged horsemythical steed

Related Phrases

Pegasus constellationphrase
a group of stars named after the mythical horse
Pegasus projectphrase
a modern initiative named after the mythical horse

Pro Tip

Mythological Context

Pegasus is deeply rooted in Greek mythology and is often associated with heroes like Bellerophon.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Pegasus' as it is a proper noun.

Word Origin

Derived from Greek mythology, where Pegasus was a divine horse born from Medusa's blood.

Usage Notes

Pegasus is primarily used in literary and mythological contexts. It is also used in modern branding and projects.

Word Breakdown

Pegasus
mythical winged horse
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