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Bellerophon Definition & Meaning

bellerophon
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) a mythical hero of Corinth who performed miracles on the winged horse Pegasus (especially killing the monster Chimera)

"Bellerophon" in song lyrics

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  • "chimaera and bellerophon"
    AOL — AOL
  • "story of pegasus and bellerophon"
    AOL — AOL
  • "greek mythology bellerophon"
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Words that rhyme with bellerophon

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Frequently asked questions

What does bellerophon mean?
(Greek mythology) a mythical hero of Corinth who performed miracles on the winged horse Pegasus (especially killing the monster Chimera)
What part of speech is bellerophon?
Bellerophon is a noun.

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