Thus Pegasus can literally mean Fountain Horse. PEGASUS IN POINT FORM. Son of the Gorgon Medusa and the sea god Poseidon. Sprang fully formed from the severed neck of Medusa when Perseus slew her. Brother of the giant (or winged horse), Chrysoar and of the colt, Celeris (or according to some, his father)
âº literature The turning point in a work of literature is the moment or section when the action begins to move toward the climax (= the most important or exciting part). (Definition of âturning pointâ from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Â© Cambridge University Press)
In sociology, the tipping point is the moment when something unique in society becomes commonplace. Also known as the angle of repose. The phrase was coined by political scientist Morton Grodzins. A book was written (and published in 2000) on such dramatic moments by Malcolm Gladwell. Also, the title of (the Philladelphia hip-hop group) the Roots' 2004 album.