THE MYTH OF PEGASUS AND HUMAN REALITY: ANY RELEVANCE FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION (BY Nwani, Tailorson,Esq.)

THE MYTH OF PEGASUS AND HUMAN REALITY: ANY RELEVANCE FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION 
By Nwani, Tailorson,Esq.of Pegasus Legal & Associates,Pegasuslawyers@gmail.com
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The myth of Pegasus is of ancient origin, dating back to Graeco-Roman Civilisation which still shape and influence humanity till date. Thus, the mythical aspect of Pegasus, its relevance, and of great importance to human theatre, nay, and its significance to the legal profession cannot be over emphasised.

Pegasus was told of as a goodhearted, courageous, creative, and gentle creature, often lacking restraint in the face of human challenges; but never failed to render the help required towards remedying such threat to human existence and survival.

As always, for this glaring service and loyalty, Zeus (the Greeks ultimate god of thunder and lightning), honoured him with immortality; setting him far above mortals. That was another version of how Pegasus acquired and carried out its extraordinary feats.
Notably, another leg of the myth submitted that Pegasus was the son of mortal Medusa and Poseidon, (both couple and goddess of the sea). The myth went further to state that Pegasus and his brother Chrysaor were by-product of the blood of their mother, Medusa, who was beheaded by Perseus when he was tricked by him.

On another foot, the myth told of the fertilization and birth of Pegasus and Chrysaor, when the blood of their slained mother mixed with the foam of the sea. Some version equally has it that Pegasus was born of as a white winged horse, because the father had the shape of horse while seducing Medusa. At the birth of Pegasus, great thunder and lightning shook the Sky, thus, establishing his divine connections to the Sky.

 The most popular version of the myth has it that the goddess, Athena, tamed the winged horse and gave it to Perseus, who actually needed it to fly far away to assist his lover Andromeda.
Pegaus was born without parents; he was nursed and raised by the Muses at Mount Helicon, where he was snatched from them by the goddess, Athena.  Aflamed with passion for being given to those women, Pegasus was striking the mountain sides with his hooves, his marks sprout forth springs, turning into flowing fountain of inspirations for all sort of endeavour. This further x-rayed his Divinity as earlier suspected. 
    
Flowing from the above, those springs became sacred to the Muses, who now revered, worshipped and loved the flying horse. As usual, one of them Urania, being the Muses of Astronomy and universal love, so much love and respect Pegasus due to his Divine attributes as relates to her field. Urania, having forseen a unique and outstanding future for Pegasus, as well as some Divine honour waiting for him as the myth and reality of Pegasus unfold to human consciousness; leaving its lasting lessons and relevance on human theatre.
Urania, bore great pains when Bellerophontes (Greek,mythical hero best known for slaying Chimera), snatched Pegasus away. Hesiod opined on his own side of the story that Bellerophontes , snatching of Pegasus, confirmed the earlier insinuation that wherever Pegasus strove his hooves, a fountain of inspiration burst forth immediately. For instance, the spring of Hippocrene,(ie horse spring) at Mount Helicon.

As fate would have it, Pegasus ended up on Mount Olympus, joining fully the ranks of the immortal gods. He has become an inspiration for artists of various kinds, a fantasy for kids, who dreamt of their own Pegasus to reach the mysterious caves and the peak of their imaginations.
Henceforward, Pegasus has come to mean more than a passing myth in the face of human reality, and quest for relevance, and survival.  Therefore, Pegasus is that creative fountain in everyman that springs forth once in a while in our quest to awaken the latent potentials in us. It is that part of everyman that can face all odds, overcome all challenges, adapting in the face of changes; responding to the sacred call of nature that man must be a co-worker with God.
The legal profession would not be left out from the rest of humanity that tapped great inspirations from the myth of Pegasus and its evolution. Pegasus symbolises justice, and whatever sacrifices that must be made to realise it noble goals. Pegasus, “the white winged horse”, timeously responds to trying and difficult human situation, liberating the victim or victims at the end of the struggle. He cannot stand the sight of seeing one entity oppressing the other, without rising up to the occasion without delay.

On spirituality and human evolution, it is that innermost part of us (Soul), the sword that slays but cannot be slained. It has no beginning nor ending; because providence wills it. It is that invincible spirit that soars above all evil.
Pegasus, quest for justice is unequal in human history, as it confronts all evils threatening the human race; and resolved them all in favour of the victims. Pegasus, symbolises law and justice, since justice is the hand maid of law. The winged horse fought for justice relentlessly since the dawn of man down the ages.  
In view of the above, it was the Pegasus myth and reality that galvanised all those people who fought for justice; and are fighting for the course of justice now. Pegasus Legal & Associates is a dream in this direction, intending to use every legal resources at our disposal towards ensuring justice to all and sundry.

Moreover, the primary calling of a lawyer is to ensure justice in all circumstances no matter whose ox is gourde. Are lawyers living up to this noble calling, especially now in Nigeria?
To cap it off, courage is a virtue worth pursuing as demonstrated by Pegasus, to rid the human family of all afflictions and oppression. Now that public debates, attract not only opprobrium in Nigeria, but treasonable felony and terrorism are the charges pending against dissenting voices, no matter how honest their complain might seem. It is high time; we must readjust our values as a nation, bringing the requisite courage and determination towards confronting our common challenges.
Above all, Pegasus stood for all the every noble aspiration of all us, by his never say no to rendering the requisite help against all odds. It never hesitates to give help whenever the need arises; to me fighting for justice is the noblest of all fights. Thus, Pegasus adventures should be a wake up call to all of us; especially now that justice is so scarce in our country that people use it sparingly.

Mind you, darkness cannot prevail in the face of light, no power, however great, will defeat the noble aspirations of all men who consciously chose to work for the course of justice, those who are  force for human goods; and developments. 
Let all of us fight for the course of justice in Nigeria, nay the world; adopting the worthy legacy bequeathed to mortals by the Pegasus. We can all make a difference, if we so desire.