This book is a stageplay.
The story line of the play is like this: King Tros is the king of the Kingdoms of Dardania and Troy. He owns 3,000 horses. He heard the news about the existence of a winged horse named Pegasus. He wants the winged horse for his royal stable.
Meanwhile, the news spread to the gods of Mount Olympus including Hermes that King Tros wants to capture or "horsenap" Pegasus. The gods meet and plan to punish King Tros if the king's plan succeeds.
Hermes and Pegasus visits Dardania. Hermes spies on King Tros while teaching the townfolks how to play the lyre, his musical invention. Then, Pegasus falls in love with a mare in Dardania.
In the end, the gods punish King Tros for his hubris and greed.
The play is drama spiced with a bit of comedy, dancing, singing, cheering, boxing, wrestling, etc.