Pegasus - unique creature or what is the species?

Question

Is there a name for the species of winged horse? Or is Pegasus just a one of a kind creature?

Answer 1

Pegasus is a flying horse from Greek and Roman mythology. He is generally pictured as white, sometimes with golden wings.

The image of Pegasus is popular among artists.

In Greek Mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse that was the child of Poseidon [Zeus] and the Gorgon Medusa. Descriptions vary as to its birth, some say that it sprung from Medusa's neck as Perseus beheaded her, which fits in with his parentage; others say that he was born of the earth as Medusa's blood spilled onto it, in which case Poseidon would not be his father. The word Pegasus is derived from the Greek for the word spring.

Answer 2

There were lots of Pegasi in Greek myth and legend.

As well as the famous Pegasus, the horse of the hero Bellerophon, the gods of the Sun and Moon drove chariots drawn by them. The hero Pelops was also given a chariot by Poseidon drawn by four winged horses.

Greek legend also spoke of a species of winged horse, called the Pegasi, which could be found in Aethiopia in deepest Africa. These creatures also had horns.
http://www.theoi.com/Thaumasios/PegasoiAithiopikoi.html

Answer 3

In Greek mythology, Pegasus (Greek: Πήγασος (Pégasos)) was a winged horse that was the son of Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and the Gorgon Medusa. There are two versions of the winged stallion's birth and his brother the giant, Chrysaor.

In modern terminology, the word "pegasus" (plural "pegasusses" or "pegasi") has come to refer to any winged horse, though the term "pterippus" (meaning winged horse, plural "pterippi") is also used.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus

Yes pegasus exists, gorgons exist, satyrs exist, and centaurs exist. Exept they do not live on Earth anymore. Some do, But most of them are in my golden base on the moon which is really El Dorado. Santa Clause and the rest of the survivors from Atlantis also live there.

http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t15032.html

Answer 4

No, he was one of a kind, and Pegasus was his name.

Answer 5

In Greek mythology he was the last of his race. In more modern pop myth it is the name for a race of flying horses.

Answer 6

Frogs...initiate out as lookin' like sperm and then advance as much as appear like frogs, and then if kissed by ability of the terrific gal, you get a prince! Kangaroos...wiggle their thank you to mommies pouch and stay there until they appear like a real one.

Answer 7

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus

Answer 8

just a one of a kind ...

Answer 9

pegasus.....i dont know. lol. sorry