A Horse With Big Wings

The noble horse has served humans in so many ways.  The indispensable animal is transportation, trusted companion and loving pet.  Many of us also love to keep birds as pets. Why not just combine the two beasts and get the fun and frolic of the best of both worlds?  The ancient Greeks did just that - with that glorious hybrid animal, Pegasus.

Many famous interpretations and pop culture depictions of this fabled beast have been offered up to us throughout the years.  One of my favorites is the appearance of high flying Pegasus in the classic feature film, Clash of the Titans, starring Laurence Olivier.  Master of stop motion animation, Ray Harryhausen (The Golden Voyage of Sinbad), provided the unforgettable special effects for this classic movie.  When Perseus (Harry Hamlin) finally mounts and rides Pegasus into the clouds, it's one of the most uplifting moments in the whole film.