In fact, the word pegasus is often used as a blanket term for ‘winged horse’. Pegasus (Greek): When we think of winged horses, most of us immediately think of Pegasus. Symbolism of Winged Horses in Myth and Cultures Around the World This is a very indirect, elegant delivery of communication. Wings indicate telegraphs from spirit, soul, mind and are sent from spirit guides, god/goddesses, angels, and/or ancestors or family members who have crossed into non-physical. So, we’re talking about messages on a soul-level. From birds to butterflies, wings (on a symbolic level) indicate the transmission of angelic or spiritual intent. Wings (in any form) are a symbol of divine communication.
When it comes to communication on the feathery side of the spectrum, we still get an exchange of information, but the vibe is completely different. This is a very direct, physical delivery of communication. Any kind of correspondence that needed to be delivered was first revolutionized on the back of a horse. Think about Paul Revere, or the Pony Express when letters were first delivered on horseback. If you think about it, horses have been essential in human communications. What I find fascinating is both the horse-body and wings are symbolic of communication. Wings are symbolic of the softer side of ‘yin’ aspects, so we are talking about: Flow, adaptability, dreams, intuition, magic, mystery and pure potential. They are the antithesis of the grounding, pounding, powerful energy we see in horses. They are one of the most honored creatures because of their reliability and their ability to assist humans to improve life. Consider, horses have worked with humans to win wars, build empires and plow fields. What do I mean by that? Well, symbolically, horses are about: Power, stability, force, consciousness, and purpose-driven results. In fact, I suspect the concept of winged horses first got cooked up to combine the best of both worlds. This gives us an idea of the dynamism of dualities we are dealing with here. Symbolic Wing Meaning of the Winged Horse