Chiron, effectively orphaned, was later found by the god Apollo, who took him under his wing and taught him the art of music, lyre, archery, medicine and prophecy.

Chiron was the most important Centaur in Greek mythology, famous for his teaching ability. He was the son of the Titan god Cronus and the nymph Philyr...

Chiron, 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 …

Jan 8, 2025 · In the Iliad, Homer calls Chiron the "wisest and justest of all the centaurs." Fated to be overthrown by one of his children, Cronus, the godhead of the Titans, devoured them all …

Apr 18, 2023 · Chiron (also spelt Cheiron) is a wise centaur (half-man, half-horse) in Greek mythology, who was a friend and tutor to many legendary Greek heroes, including Achilles and …

Aug 1, 2024 · Chiron, often referred to as the wisest of all the centaurs, is a unique figure in Greek mythology. Unlike other centaurs, who were generally depicted as wild and unruly, Chiron was …

Chiron was a renowned teacher who mentored many of the greatest heroes of myth including the Argonauts Jason and Peleus, the physician Asclepius, the demi-god Aristaeus and Achilles of …