The most famous centaur was Chiron (or Cheiron), known for his great wisdom. He was also the tutor of the god of medicine, Asklepios, and the heroes Hercules, Achilles and Jason (and his son, Medeus).
Chiron was the son of Philyra (daughter of the Titan, Oceanus). He was married to the nymph, Chariklo. He lived in the forests of Mount Pelion.
He is most commonly represented wearing a short tunic (chitoniskos) and a cloak and often carrying a branch over his shoulder from which hang hunted animals such as foxes and hares.
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References
- Chiron at the Ancient History Encyclopedia, Centaur