bellerophon (greek mythology)

Young hero Bellerophon sets out to conquer the fire-breathing chimera and win the hand of Queen Anteia. The eighty-eight illustrations are all works of art covering several centuries.

Recounts how the warrior Bellerophon conquered the winged horse, Pegasus, and relates the many adventures they had together.

Retells how Bellerophon, son of the king of Corinth, secures the help of the winged horse Pegasus in order to fight the monstrous Chimera.

With the goddess Athena's help, Bellerophon tames the winged horse and destroys the dreaded Chimaera.