Bellerophon
noun
Bel·ler·o·phon
bə-ˈler-ə-fən 
-ˌfän
: a legendary Greek hero noted for killing the Chimera
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The next morning, Bellerophon awoke and found a golden bridle in his hand and Pegasus drinking from a nearby fountain.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Nov. 2025
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“Bellerophon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bellerophon. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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