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Mythology of Pegasus

With wings to soar, his hooves brought thunder From the blood of Medusa* the winged horse was spawned Pegasus, the mythical equine wonder His father was said to be Poseidon By the sword of Perseus* his mother, Medusa, lost her head From the blood of Medusa the winged horse was spawned His brother Chrysaor was also born as she bled Pegasus was tamed using the magic bridle of Athena* By the sword of Perseus his mother Medusa lost her head He was ridden into battle to slay the Chimera* Pegasus possessed wings to fly like a dove Pegasus was tamed using the magic bridle of Athena His constellation can be seen in the skies above As he continues his celestial flight Pegasus had wings to fly like a dove You can see him on any given night With wings to soar his hooves brought thunder As he continues his celestial flight Pegasus, the mythical equine wonder ~~ Athena* --- Daughter of Zeus, goddess of wisdom, arts and justice Chimera* --- A fire breathing monster with a lion's head, a goat's body and a serpents tail Medusa* --- A gorgon, her gaze turned whoever she looked upon to stone Perseus* --- Son of Zeus, Poseidon* --- god of the sea, god of horses,

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Date: 5/21/2017 9:15:00 AM
Congratulations on this fine poem and your win! A pleasure to read yet another mythology gem my friend.
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Date: 5/21/2017 2:57:00 AM
Clever write, Joseph! Especially liked the last stanza! Congratulations on your high-placed win! Regards, John.
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Date: 5/20/2017 7:55:00 PM
Your hero fits well into the repetitive pattern of the terzenelle. Great job both on form and on topic. Congratulations on your placement. well-deserved.
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Date: 5/20/2017 7:21:00 PM
Joseph, congratulations on your win ~*
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Date: 6/19/2013 1:29:00 PM
Joseph, CONGRATULATIONS in Shadow's .... Mythological Animals or Birds Contest ....... Have a nice day * SKAT
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Date: 6/19/2013 3:19:00 AM
Joseph congratulations on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie
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Date: 6/19/2013 12:39:00 AM
Congratulations Joseph love this one xx
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Date: 6/18/2013 8:40:00 PM
congrats Joseph on your win ty for taking part Shadow x smiles
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Joseph May
Date: 6/19/2013 5:30:00 AM
Thank you for my placement in your contest Shadow....I learned a lot about greek mythology
Date: 6/11/2013 12:47:00 AM
I just saw how fast this particular contest is filling up. Oh geez, I am too busy to even try this one , darn it. WEll, good luck to YOU, kind sir.
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Date: 6/2/2013 3:34:00 PM
YOu did a nice job with that contest. I guess I need to get busy on this one!
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Joseph May
Date: 6/2/2013 5:49:00 PM
thank you Andrea ....

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