![]() ![]() He became a respected oracle and tutor to many heroes in Greek mythology as well as the god of wine, Dionysus.Īmong his pupils were several famous names including Achilles, Peleus, Jason, Asclepius, Telamon, Nestor, Diomedes, Oileus and Heracles. Some sources say that Chiron became well versed in numerous academic fields by learning and studying everything on his own. Because he was the son of Cronus, he was also said to be immortal. Apollo raised Chiron and taught him everything he knew about music, the lyre, prophecy and medicine.Īpollo’s sister Artemis, the goddess of hunting, took it upon herself to teach him hunting and archery and under their care, Chiron grew into an intelligent, kind, peaceful and unique character. She abandoned him but he was found by Apollo, the god of archery. When Chiron was born, his mother Philyra was disgusted and ashamed of her child. Chiron was also slightly different in appearance, since his front legs were said to be those of a human rather than those of a horse, like the average centaur. However, because of his parentage, Chiron was different from other centaurs and had a more noble, honorable disposition. They were lustful and only interested in drinking and merrymaking. Centaurs had a reputation for being barbaric. Chiron’s OriginsĬhiron was the son of Philyra, an Oceanid, and Cronus, the Titan. ![]() Here’s the story of the most respected and loved centaur in all of Greek mythology and how he came to his tragic end. Chiron possessed knowledge of medicine and was civilized in comparison to other centaurs, who were often regarded as wild and savage beasts.Īlthough Chiron was believed to be immortal, his life ended at the hands of Heracles, the demigod. He was highly intelligent and was a tutor to several important figures in Greek myth. Chiron was an important character in Greek mythology, known as the justest and wisest of all the centaurs. ![]()
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