# Bellerophon — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Bellerophon in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Proetus, Procrustes

**First appearance:** 0046-pegasus-and-the-chimaera

## Who they are

Greek hero who tamed Pegasus and slew the Chimaera.

## In the story

### [Monsters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xvi-monsters)

Hero who tames Pegasus with a golden bridle from Minerva, slays the Chimaera, but later falls from pride and dies miserably.

### [Pegasus and the Chimaera](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/pegasus-and-the-chimaera)

The gallant young warrior who slays the Chimaera with Pegasus, later falls due to pride.

### [Pegasus and the Chimaera](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/pegasus-and-the-chimaera)

King Proetus sends Bellerophon with a letter requesting his death due to jealousy.

### [B](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/b)

Demigod and conqueror of the Chimaera.

## Links

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