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Bellerophon believed that he could be equal to the gods because he had many successes, such as killing the Chimera. He was also very ambitious.

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Why did Bellerophon believe he could be equal to the gods?

Bellerophon believed that he could be equal to the gods because he had many successes, such as killing the Chimera.


Why does Bellerophon believe he can be equal to the gods and what does Bellerophon forget?

Bellerophon believed that he could be equal to the gods because he had many successes, such as killing the Chimera. He was also very ambitious. Bellerophon forgot that this kind of thought really ticked the gods off, and Pegasus knew that. Therefore, Pegasus threw him off and wouldn't let him fly.


What was Bellerophon's weakness?

As Bellerophon's fame grew, so did his hubris. Bellerophon felt that because of his victory over the Chimera he deserved to fly to Mount Olympus, the realm of the gods.


What do the three gods Achilles Bellerophon and Perseus have in common?

They were not gods- they were all mortal. All three were mortal, and were considered heroes.


Pegasus was tamed by a man who tried to ride him to Hades?

Wrong. The man (Bellerophon) thought he was so great to have tamed Pegasus, that he thought he should live with the gods. He ordered Pegasus to bring him to Mount Olympous, but Pegasus bucked him off.


What was Bellerophon the god of?

Bellerophon was a mortal. He wanted to have a place in Olympus with the gods (which would have made them very angry), and tried to fly with Pegasus up there. Pegasus, wiser, threw him off and would not fly. Bellerophon spent the rest of his days wandering alone.


What is the moral of the story about Pegasus and Bellerophon?

Don't challenge the gods and don't have overbearing pride (hubris)


Why is the Greek god Bellerophon famous?

Bellerophon was not a Greek god. He was famous for doing things like taming Pegasus, slaying the Chimera, and trying to get a place among the gods of Olympus and failing.


How was bellerophon awarded from completeing his tasks?

Bellerophon was awarded by the gods for completing his tasks, particularly the slaying of the Chimera, by being granted the ability to ride Pegasus, the winged horse. This divine gift allowed him to ascend to the heavens and gain further recognition among both mortals and gods. However, his hubris led to his downfall when he attempted to reach Mount Olympus, resulting in his rejection by the gods. Ultimately, Bellerophon faced a tragic fate, wandering alone and shunned by those he once impressed.


Where did Belleropohon and Pegasus travel together?

Bellerophon and Pegasus' first trip together was to Lycea, to slay the Chimera. Years later, Bellerophon tried to fly on Pegagus to the gods' home on Olympus. Zeus caused a gadfly to sting Pegasus' tail, causing him to buck and accidentally throw Bellerophon to his death.


The Quakers believed all people were equal because?

Yes the Quaker's did believe that all people were equal in gods sight.


What are the gods that the Hindu people believe in?

Some believe in certain gods, some believe in other gods, some believe in no gods, some believe in all the gods.