• In Greek mythology, Centaurs (or Kentauroi) are half-man, half horse creatures that inhabited the mountains and forests of Thessaly.
  • The centaur is a fascinating creature from Greek mythology, known for its half-human, half-horse form. These creatures have captured the imagination of people.
  • The Mythological Beginnings of the Centaur. In Greek mythology, the centaurs had a mythical beginning, a beginning which starts on Mount Olympus.
  • Dive into the world of Centaurs! Explore their origins (Centaurus Ixion and Nephele), symbolism, & the epic battles they fought in Greek mythology.
  • In Greek mythology, Hylonome is a distinctive figure as one of the few female centaurs, or centauresses, mentioned in the ancient myths.
  • In Greek mythology, Centaurus was the founder of the Centaur race - a breed of half-men, half-horse warriors that inhabited northern Greece.
  • In Greek mythology, centaurs were creatures that were half man and half horse. ... The main myth relating to the centaurs involves their battle with the Lapiths.
  • These mythical creatures were popular in ancient mythology, often being represented in Greek sculpture, pottery, and other ornamentation.
  • Explore centaur meanings, symbolism & mythology. Plus the centaur in Greek myths, Mesopotamia, in astrology as the sign of Sagittarius & more.
  • In Greek mythology, Centaurs were described as half human and half horse, having the torso of a man extending where the neck of a horse should be.