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==Origin==
==Origin==
This version of Pegasus originated in the Disney original film ''Hercules''. Zeus created Pegasus from the clouds for Hercules, and, over time, he comes to be one of Hercules's greatest allies and friends. In one of Pegasus's appearances in the film, when Hercules is rescuing Megara, Pegasus comes and helps Hercules by flying Megara away from danger.  
Pegasus originated in the Disney original film ''Hercules''. He is based on the character {{w|Pegasus}} from ancient Greek mythology. In myth, Pegasus was the offspring of the gorgon {{w|Medusa}} and, in some versions, the sea god {{w|Poseidon}}. He burst from Medusa's neck when she was decapitated by the hero {{w|Perseus}}.


In the traditional legends, Pegasus was a child of the gorgon Medusa, and in some versions, the sea god Poseidon. He erupted from Medusa's neck when she was slain and beheaded by Perseus.
In the film, Zeus created Pegasus from the clouds for Hercules, and, over time, he comes to be one of Hercules's greatest allies and friends. In one of Pegasus's appearances in the film, when Hercules is rescuing Megara, Pegasus comes and helps Hercules by flying Megara away from danger.
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