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Bookmark or Share- Chiron - WikipediaChiron. This article is about the Greek mythological character. For the scrolling news overlay sometimes called a "chyron" in North America, see lower third. For other uses, see Chiron (disambiguation).
- Chiron | Centaur, Healer, Teacher | BritannicaChiron, in Greek mythology, one of the Centaurs, the son of the Titan Cronus and Philyra, an Oceanid or sea nymph. Chiron lived at the foot of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. Unlike other Centaurs, who were violent and savage, he was famous for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine.
- Chiron, the Noble Elder Centaur of Greek MythologyChiron was the most famous centaur of Greek mythology. Raised by Apollo, mentor to Achilles, this noble half-man, half-horse helped many Greek heroes. Greek mythology is full of weird and wonderful creatures.
- Chiron - Wise Centaur of Greek Mythology | Mythology.netWho is Chiron? Chiron is a wise and noble-hearted centaur, often given charge of the young heroes of Greek mythology. With his many talents and his gentle nature, he can train the heroes in everything from the deadly arts of hunting and archery to the delicate arts of music and healing.
- Chiron - Greek MythologyChiron's Death His death was the result of events that started when Heracles visited the centaur Pholus in his cave, while trying to complete the fourth task described in the Labours of Heracles.The two individuals had supper and Heracles asked for wine. Pholus opened a bottle of sacred wine given to him by Dionysus, but the smell attracted the other centaurs from the nearby area.
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