October
23
/ 2022
Greek mythology is full of weird and wonderful creatures. While the most famous were those sent to hinder the ancient Greek heroes, Greek mythology was also full of helpful creatures. Perhaps the most famous of all was Chiron the centaur, half-man and half-horse. Chiron was a wise creature, responsible for teaching several important Greek heroes. Who Was Chiron? Chiron was considered the wisest of all the centaurs. Centaurs, like satyrs, generally had a bad reputation. They were considered to be wild, overly lustful, drunkards, who became violent when intoxicated. In general, they were thought to lack culture. Chiron was the opposite. He was intelligent, civilized, and kind. This was perhaps partly due to his parentage; he was not directly related
