![]() This rendering creates a more bestial version of Chiron, much more akin to a standard centaur. Whereas previously human, Chiron's ears now match those of a satyr folded over at the top. In addition to this reconfiguration, Chiron's appearance is further altered with his ears. In this version we see Chiron with a fully equine lower body, in contrast to the ancient Greek representations. ![]() The Education of Achilles wall painting, from the basilica in Herculaneum (top right), is one of the most common Roman depictions of Chiron, as he teaches Achilles the lyre. Chiron is also often depicted wearing clothes, demonstrating he is more civilised and unlike a normal centaur (the only other occasional exceptions to this rule are the centaurs Nessus and Pholus). ![]() Chiron is often depicted carrying a branch with dead hares he has caught hanging from it. This difference may also have highlighted Chiron's unique lineage, being the son of Cronus. This clearly sets Chiron apart from the other centaurs, making him easily identifiable. This is in contrast to the traditional representation of centaurs, which have the entire lower body of a horse. In traditional Greek representations of Chiron his front legs are human, rather than equine. ![]() 510 BC.Īlthough a centaur, Chiron's physical appearance often differs somewhat from other centaurs, demonstrating his status and heritage. Side B of an Attic black-figure amphora, c. Peleus wrestling Thetis (who shapeshifts in fire and big cat), between Chiron and a Nereid. Like the other centaurs, Chiron was later expelled by the Lapithae from his home but sacrifices were offered to him there by the Magnesians until a very late period, and the family of the Cheironidae in that neighbourhood, who were distinguished for their knowledge of medicine, were regarded as his descendants. A different source also stated that his wife was called Nais while a certain Aristaeus was called his son. Chiron lived predominantly on Mount Pelion there he married the nymph Chariclo who bore him three daughters, Hippe (also known as Melanippe meaning the "black mare" or Euippe, "good mare"), Endeïs, and Ocyrhoe, and one son Carystus. He was the son of the Titan Cronus and the Oceanid Philyra, and thus possible brother to Dolops and Aphrus, the ancestor and eponym of the Aphroi, i.e. Chiron, by contrast, was intelligent, civilized and kind, because he was not related directly to the other centaurs due to his parentage. Like satyrs, centaurs were notorious for being wild, lusty, overly indulgent drinkers and carousers, violent when intoxicated, and generally uncultured delinquents. Chiron was known for his knowledge and skill with medicine, and thus was credited with the discovery of botany and pharmacy, the science of herbs and medicine. His personal skills tend to match those of his foster father Apollo, who taught the young centaur the art of medicine, herbs, music, archery, hunting, gymnastics and prophecy, and made him rise above his beastly nature. ![]() Chiron was notable throughout Greek mythology for his youth-nurturing nature. ![]()
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