How did Pegasus get that name?

The name Pegasus is derived from the Greek pegai which means “springs” or “waters,” and Chrysaor's name means “the golden sword.” When he was born, Pegasus flew away to ... After this and several other heroic deeds for King Iobates, Bellerophon let the successes get to his head. read more

The constellation Pegasus was named after the winged horse of Greek mythology. He sprang from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa after she was slain by Perseus. Zeus, the chief god, placed the horse in the night sky among other demigods and heroes. read more

According to Behind the Name, this name may have come: either from πηγος (pegos)"strong" or πηγαιος (pegaios)"from a water spring". read more

Later the hero attempted to fly to heaven but Zeus caused the horse to buck throwing him back down to earth in disgrace. Pegasos winged his way on to Olympos where he became the thunderbolt-bearer of Zeus. Pegasos was commemorated amongst the stars as the constellation of the same name. read more