Chiron – Mythopedia Chiron was the wisest and most honorable of the Centaurs, a race of half-man, half-horse creatures He is best remembered for tutoring the great heroes of Greek mythology, including Jason, Asclepius, and Achilles
Centaurs – Mythopedia Centaurs were hybrid creatures, human from the waist up but with the body and legs of a horse They lived an untamed and brutal existence in the forests and mountains of Greece, where they battled many famous Greek heroes
Achilles – Mythopedia Overview Achilles, son of Peleus and Thetis, was one of the greatest heroes and warriors of Greek mythology He was raised by the centaur Chiron and fought in the Trojan War, where he gained fame and glory But this glory came at a cost, for Achilles was destined to die young Achilles was instrumental in keeping the Trojans at bay during the decade-long Trojan War During the final year of
Theseus – Mythopedia Theseus was a hero and king of Athens His most notable accomplishments included killing the Minotaur and transforming his city into a major regional power
Aristaeus – Mythopedia Aristaeus, son of Apollo and Cyrene, was a Greek hero and deity connected with many domains, including animal husbandry, agriculture, hunting, healing, and prophecy One famous myth told of how he was able to regenerate his bees after they were killed as a punishment from the gods Due to the diversity of his skills and knowledge, he was worshipped throughout the Greek world
Heracles – Mythopedia Heracles, son of Zeus, was a hero famous for his physical strength and for performing the Twelve Labors He was easily recognized by his lion skin, club, and bow
Iliad: Book 19 (Full Text) - Mythopedia Old Chiron fell’d, and shaped it for his sire; A spear which stern Achilles only wields, The death of heroes, and the dread of fields Automedon and Alcimus prepare The immortal coursers, and the radiant car; (The silver traces sweeping at their side;) Their fiery mouths resplendent bridles tied; The ivory-studded reins, return’d behind,
Nessus – Mythopedia Nessus was a Centaur killed by Heracles when he tried to rape the hero’s wife, Deianira But before dying, Nessus was able to trick Deianira into avenging him
Thetis – Mythopedia Thetis was a nymph and goddess of the sea, one of the fifty Nereids born to Nereus and Doris, and the wife of the mortal hero Peleus When her son Achilles went to fight in the Trojan War, she did everything in her power to prevent his death
Pegasus – Mythopedia Pegasus was an immortal winged horse who sprang to life from Medusa’s blood after she was slain He was eventually tamed and bridled by the hero Bellerophon, who rode him into battle against the Chimera