One of mythology’s most recognizable creatures, Pegasus, was a winged stallion and son of Poseidon, born of the Gorgon Medusa. Poseidon is best known as the god of the sea, but he is also the god of horses. Dalí illustrated Mythology by drawing closely on the symbolism of ancient Greek legends. Using what he called “hazard objectif” (the meaningful manifestation of chance), he often began with an abstract smudge, created in a single motion.

Dalí developed his theme from this sign of Fate, much like the Pythia of Delphi, who interpreted the Oracle from the smoke rising from the cave. This is particularly noticeable in his etchings titled “Oedipus and Sphinx,” “Theseus and Minotaur,” “Jupiter,” “Pegasus,” and “The Milky Way.” When Dalí worked on these plates, he experimented with a variety of unusual tools, such as chisels, nails, and wheels.