Chiron

creature

Χείρων

Wisest centaur

Chiron tutored Achilles, Asclepius, Jason — the great teacher.

The Myth

Born of Kronos and Philyra. Learned in medicine, music, prophecy. Wounded by Hydra-poisoned arrow, he gave up immortality and became constellation Centaurus.

Parents

Kronos and Philyra

Children

Euippe, Ocyrhoe

Symbols

herbslyrespearcave on Pelion

Fun Fact

"Chiropractic" shares his root — cheir, "hand."

Words We Inherited

English words and phrases that trace back to this myth:

chiropractic chirurgeon