Pegasus

A Pegasus is a magical, winged equine known from Greek mythology and for its resemblance to the average horse.
== Description ==
=== Physical Description ===
The creature is nearly identical to horses, save for the wings protruding from its back, and commonly bare a pure white coat; with wings of a same color.
In Greek mythology, the god Zeus turn the Pegasus in myths into a constellation at the end of this life; this constellation can be seen at night near the end of summer through autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, and in late winter and through spring for people in the Southern Hemisphere.
=== Behavior ===
Pegasi act similar to horses, but with a few quirks in the mix. They have an air of nobility and untamed prowess that seems to entrance anyone who is lucky to see such a creature; they tend to keep to them selves and are usually near clear springs. Pegasus was drawn to the Greek Muses, so Pegasi are fond of people and activities similar to them. Their diet is the same as a horse’s.
== History ==
According to Greek mythology, Pegasus is the offspring of the god Poseidon and was born from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa, who was decapitated by Perseus.
== Powers & Abilities ==
*Flight: Due to the wings in its anatomy, Pegasi can take flight. It’s wings can sound like thunder claps when the beast is in a bad mood.
*Water Spring Summoning: It is said that every time a Pegasus strikes its hoof into the earth, a spring of water bursts out.
*Afterlife Travel: In Greek myth, Pegasus was able to traverse between the mortal and immortal realms.
== Trivia ==
* Greek poet Hesiod has said that Pegasus carried Zeus’ thunderbolts.
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