Bellerophon (later hero associated with Corinthian region)

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Bellerophon is a famed hero of Greek mythology best known for taming the winged horse Pegasus and defeating the monstrous Chimera.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf hero in Greek mythology
mythological figure
accusedBy Stheneboea
associatedWith Antenorid dynasty of Corinth
Chimera
Corinth
King Iobates
King Proetus
Lycia
Pegasus
birthPlace Corinth (traditionally)
linked to: Corinth
causeOfFall Zeus sending a gadfly to sting Pegasus
culture Ancient Greek religion and myth
defeated Chimera
enemy Amazons
Chimera
Solymi
fellFrom Pegasus
gender male
hasAncestor Sisyphus
hasChild Hippolochus
Isander
Laodamia
hasParent Eurymede (in some traditions)
linked to: Eurymede

Eurynome (in some traditions)
linked to: Euphrosyne

Glaucus (son of Sisyphus)
Poseidon (in some traditions)
linked to: Poseidon
hubrisAct attempt to fly to Olympus on Pegasus
laterLife lived in misery
wandered alone
mount Pegasus
notableFor defeating the Chimera
taming Pegasus
performedDeed ambush of Carian warriors
battle against the Amazons
campaign against the Solymi
punishedBy the gods
receivedItem tablet with sealed message from Proetus to Iobates
region Corinthian region
rejectedAdvancesOf Stheneboea
rides Pegasus
source Apollodorus’ Bibliotheca
Homer’s Iliad
linked to: Homer's Iliad

Pindar’s odes
linked to: Pindar's odes
spouse Anticleia (in some traditions)
linked to: Anticlea

Cassandra (alternate name for Philonoe)
Philonoe
linked to: Phylonoe

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