Pegasus Swift blade of Perseus stills the Gorgon's fierce scowl; white maned, equine muscles ripple at birth. Upon Mount Helicon dancing wild with Muses, prancing across cobalt skyscape, footloose. Tamed by Bellerophon, rearing, the mortal thrown, a hero's arrogance cast down to Earth. Bearer of thunderbolts, loyal, faithful servant, forever honored in the stars, the sky.

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