Chiron
Chiron was a centaur. He was born Philyra, daughter of Ocean, and the Titan Kronos, who was transformed into a horse to seduce her.Considered the most wise and benevolent centaurs, an expert in the arts, sciences and medicine for students had many heroes
including Asclepius, Theseus, Achilles, Aeneas, Jason, Hercules and Dionysus. He was the father of Ociroe, born from the union with the nymph Cariclo, and lived on Mount Pelion. Unlike other centaurs and satyrs, who were ignorant and addicted to violence, Chiron was known for the great goodness of heart, for wisdom, for knowledge of the sciences, especially medicine. It was therefore considered the founder of that art as a teacher of Asclepius , god of medicine . |
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