Definition: Chiron (or Cheiron) was a noble centaur, half man and half horse, the son of the Titan Cronos (Cronus). Chiron was unique among the centaurs, because the others, who are descended from Ixion, were badly behaved. Chiron taught several Greek heroes: Achilles, Asclepius (Asculapius), Herakles (Hercules), Jason, Aeneas, and Peleus.
Chiron is credited with inventing medicine.
During a fight with the Ixion-sired Centaurs, Herakles accidentally wounded Chiron with a poisoned arrow. Chiron willingly gave up his immortality in order to die.
Alternate Spellings: Cheiron
Examples: Chiron lived with his wife, the nymph Chariclo, and their children on Mt. Pelion.
