Centaurs (Tribe)
creatureThe Centaurs embodied civilisation vs savage nature.
The Myth
Born from Ixion and Nephele. Centauromachy at Pirithous's wedding. Wise Chiron and hospitable Pholus were exceptions.
Parents
Ixion and Nephele
Children
Varied
Symbols
Fun Fact
The Parthenon Centauromachy symbolised Athens' victory over Persia.
Words We Inherited
English words and phrases that trace back to this myth:
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