Centaur

Origin: Ancient Greek mythology

Combination: human + horse

Classification: Mammal

Other Names: Kentauro, Hippocentaur, Hypocentaurus,

Sagitair, Sagitarius, Ypocentauros

Associations: constellation, zodiac, Achilles

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Centaurs have the lower body of a horse with the torso of a man or woman. One of the best known centaurs in Ancient Greek mythology was Chiron who was the teacher of the hero, Achilles, and who was thought to have special medical knowledge.