The Wings of Pegasus — A Greek Fairy Tale for Children

In the hills of Ancient Greece, where golden fields blend with the blue sky, lived a brother and sister — Lykos and Ariadne. Their village lay at the foot of Mount Olympus, and the children often dreamed of the gods and magical creatures that, according to the elders, dwelled on the mountain. "One day, we’ll see Pegasus!" Lykos often said. "And we’ll help him if he needs us," Ariadne added.

One evening, while walking near a stream, the children heard a faint groan. They ran toward the sound and found a snow-white horse with wings lying on the ground. It was Pegasus, but his wings looked damaged. "What happened to you?" Ariadne asked, running up to him. Pegasus looked at the children with sadness: "My wings can no longer carry me to the sky. An evil spirit stole the feathers that give me strength. Without them, I cannot fly."

"We’ll help you get your feathers back!" Lykos exclaimed. Pegasus stood up slightly: "It won’t be easy. The feathers are hidden in three different places, each guarded by spirits. If you’re brave enough, follow me." The children agreed, and Pegasus led them to the first location.

The first trial awaited them at the base of a cliff. Among dense bushes, the light of one of the feathers shimmered. But the path was blocked by a giant snake. "To pass, you must answer my riddle," hissed the snake. "What shines but doesn’t give heat?" Lykos quickly answered, "The moon." The snake retreated, and the children retrieved the feather.

The second feather was at the top of an ancient tree in the forest. When the children approached, the tree came alive and spoke. "To take the feather, you must prove your respect for nature," it said. Ariadne noticed that litter had been left at the tree’s roots. She and Lykos began cleaning the ground. The tree smiled with its leaves and lowered a branch with the feather.

The third feather lay in a cave where the air was filled with a thunderous echo. Pegasus warned, "The spirit of the wind lives here. Be cautious." As the children entered, the wind swirled around them, trying to knock them off their feet. "To calm the wind, we must sing," Ariadne realized. They began to sing a simple song, and the wind subsided, revealing the path to the final feather.

With all three feathers, the children returned to Pegasus. He flapped his wings, and the feathers returned to their places, shining in the sunlight. Pegasus rose into the air, circling above the children. "You have restored my strength," he said as he landed before them. "Thanks to you, I can fly again and protect the world. You are true friends."

Pegasus gifted the children small silver feathers that sparkled in the sun. "These feathers will always remind you of your courage and kindness," he said before soaring into the sky and disappearing behind the clouds.

Back in the village, Lykos and Ariadne told the elders their story. From that day on, they were celebrated as heroes, and every sunrise reminded them of Pegasus, who could once again fly through the skies thanks to their help.