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Bellerophon

Bellerophon

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A Greek hero who tames the winged horse Pegasus and kills the monster Chimera
  • proper noun
  • /ˌbɛl.əˈrɒf.ən/
  • Literature
: Belerofonte
  • Bellerophon is a variant of the standard Hercules, whom the ancients considered to be the founder of nations (Fig. 5).

Examples

  • (n57) Bellerophon killing the Chimera expressed the idea of the first optimates clearing the land and creating the first human settlements.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The first epoch is personified by Bellerophon overcoming the Chimera, signifying the creation of the first settlements.

    Academic text (2005)

  • In the myth. Bellerophon was a prince who killed the Chimera, a monster with the head of a lion and the tail of a serpent who plagued the ancient world.

    Mission: Impossible II (2000)

  • In Greek mythology, Bellerophon is famous for taming the winged horse Pegasus and defeating the monster Chimera.

  • The hero Bellerophon is celebrated for his daring feats, especially in the battle against the fierce Chimera.

  • The tale of Bellerophon showcases his bravery, particularly in his encounter with the daunting Chimera.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Bellerophon comes from Greek and probably joins a name Belleros with -phonos, which means 'slayer'. A helpful way to remember it is that his name says 'Belleros-slayer', which fits the hero who tamed Pegasus and killed the monster Chimera.