Pegasus - God Of War II

Pegasus

In Greek myth, the Pegasus is a creature that appears as a large winged horse. It was said to have appeared from the blood of Medusa after she was decapitated by Perseus, and in another myth it aided the hero Bellerephron in his quest to kill the Chimera. Pegasus is also the son of Poseidon. Medusa laid with Poseidon before being turned into a gorgon by Athena. Thus when Perseus decapitated Medusa, Pegasus was born.

The Pegasus ridden by Kratos to the Island of Creation in God of War II was gray and had flaming wings. After having healed Kratos in order for him to exact his revenge on Zeus, Gaia sent forth Pegasus, to aid Kratos in his journey to the Sisters of Fate, and prevent the Titans' downfall. Gaia first directed Kratos to Typhon, to seek aid. Kratos rode Pegasus through the air, fighting Griffins, and the Raven. Upon arriving at Typhon's Lair, and entering his cavern, the Titan immediately trapped Pegasus, forcing Kratos into finding a way to free the winged horse. Unwilling to aid an Olympian, Kratos fought his way past Typhon, gaining Typhon's Bane. Having completed his mission, Kratos steered Pegasus clear from Typhon's Lair, only to encounter more Griffins, and ultimately, the Dark Rider, leader of the pack. During the battle, the Dark Rider had his Griffin tackle the Pegasus, plummeting the winged horse down to Earth. As Kratos quickly jumped aboard the Dark Griffin, Pegasus' ultimate fate was left uncertain.

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