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That even the greatest hero can be struck down if his ego gets he better of him.

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Q: What is the importance of the myth Bellerophon?
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Who did Bellerophon fight in the myth?

Bellerophon (flying on Pegasus) slew the Chimera.


What myth does Juno appear in?

Bellerophon and pegasus


What was Bellerophon's date of birth?

It is never stated in the myth.


What does Bellerophon forget?

At the end of the myth of 'Pegasus and Bellerophon', Bellerophon forgets that he is only a mortal. He thinks "thoughts too great for man" and attempts to fly up to Mount Olympus. Pegasus then throws Bellerophon off of his back.


What is the importance of bellerophon's name?

It means 'slayer of Belleros.'


Does the myth bellerophon and pegasus take place in Greece?

Yes it does in Corinth, Greece.


How did Bellerophon die?

Bellerophon, after failing to fly Pegasus up to Olympus, wandered alone and avoided other humans until his death. It doesn't specify in the myth the exact cause of death.


Who is bellerophon related to?

Bellerophon's father was Glaucus, the son of Sisyphus.In the Epitome of pseudo-Apollodorus, a genealogy is given for Chrysaor ("of the golden sword") that would make him a double of Bellerophon; he too is called the son of Glaucus the son of Sisyphus. Chrysaor has no myth save that of his birth: from the severed neck of Medusa, who was with child by Poseidon, he and Pegasus both sprang at the moment of her death.


Who are bellerophon's relatives?

Bellerophon's father was Glaucus, the son of Sisyphus.


Where does bellerophon come from?

Corinth, the city of Bellerophon's birth.


Why was Bellerophon killed by Zeus?

bellerophon ate his kid


Where did or who did Bellerophon come from?

Bellerophon was the son of Poseidon and Eurynome.