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  FAIRY FACTS

  Pegasus

  Though all winged horses are called Pegasus, the original Pegasus was believed to be the son of Poseidon, who was both god of the seas and god of horses, and a gorgon monster named Medusa. Athena, the goddess of wisdom, caught and tamed Pegasus. The winged horse then became the servant of several water nymph spirits known as the Muses, who inspired arts such as dance, poetry, and music. One legend of Pegasus depicts his assistance to the Muses as that of creating springs of artistic inspiration in each of the places his hooves touched the earth. Pegasus also carried lightning bolts for Zeus and helped Eros bring in the dawn. He once aided a hero named Bellerophon who was able to gain Pegasus’ assistance by using a golden bridle given to him by Athena. Since Pegasus was not immortal, like the gods, Zeus decided to transform the winged horse into a constellation on the last day of his life, to forever be a part of the heavens.

  Petroglyphs and Pictographs

  Petroglyphs are rock images made by carving or engraving. Sometimes called rock art, the oldest petroglyphs date back to around twelve thousand years ago. Since a great variety of petroglyphs have been discovered, many theories exist to explain their purposes. Depending on where the rock images were found and the content of the pictures, some were believed to be an early form of writing for communication and storytelling purposes. Other petroglyphs have been connected with the study of astronomy. The rock art also appears to have been used for religious ceremonies and musical performances. Similarities in styles of petroglyphs on multiple continents have led historians to a better understanding of the migration of our ancestors.

  Pictographs, sometimes called pictograms, are images drawn or painted on rocks. This type of rock art is believed to have originated in China. Throughout history, the images and symbols of pictographs varied greatly in both content and complexity, causing as much speculation for their different uses as the explanations developed for petroglyphs. However, pictographs were most often created for specific useful purposes such as recording family histories and giving directions, as opposed to art for beauty’s sake or decoration only. Totem poles are considered to be a wooden version of pictographs. Though not often drawn or painted on rocks, many street signs and advertisements of today also fall into the category of pictographs, proving that some very old traditions can still be very useful.

  About the Author

  J.H. Sweet has always looked for the magic in the everyday. She has an imaginary dog named Jellybean Ebenezer Beast. Her hobbies include hiking, photography, knitting, and basketry. She also enjoys watching a variety of movies and sports. Her favorite superhero is her husband, with Silver Surfer coming in a close second. She loves many of the same things the fairies love, including live oak trees, mockingbirds, weathered terra-cotta, butterflies, bees, and cypress knees. In the fairy game of “If I were a jellybean, what flavor would I be?” she would be green apple. J.H. Sweet lives with her husband in South Texas and has a degree in English from Texas State University.

  About the Illustrator

  Holly Sierra’s illustrations are visually enchanting with particular attention to decorative, mystical, and multicultural themes. Holly received her fine arts education at SUNY Purchase in New York and lives in Myrtle Beach with her husband, Steve, and their three children, Gabrielle, Esme, and Christopher.

 

 

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