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Originally "Pegasus" was the name of a specific horse, Medusa's rape-child after Poseidon plowed her. His wings were attached to his shoulders, to make it easier for his human riders to actually ride him. Since then the word has become a common noun to refer to any horse with wings, and nowadays the wings are further back, towards the bottom of the ribcage. | Originally "Pegasus" was the name of a specific horse, Medusa's rape-child after Poseidon plowed her. His wings were attached to his shoulders, to make it easier for his human riders to actually ride him. Since then the word has become a common noun to refer to any horse with wings, and nowadays the wings are further back, towards the bottom of the ribcage. | ||
Beware of horse apples falling from high altitude. | |||
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Revision as of 07:08, 18 May 2014
It's a horse with wings. You like horses? You like flying? Yeah, a pegasus has you covered on both accounts.
Originally "Pegasus" was the name of a specific horse, Medusa's rape-child after Poseidon plowed her. His wings were attached to his shoulders, to make it easier for his human riders to actually ride him. Since then the word has become a common noun to refer to any horse with wings, and nowadays the wings are further back, towards the bottom of the ribcage.
Beware of horse apples falling from high altitude.
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