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In Greek mythology, Centaurs (or Kentauroi) are half-man, half horse creatures that inhabited the mountains and forests of Thessaly. Centaurs were said to be primal, existing in tribes and making their homes in caves, hunting wild animals and arming themselves with rocks and tree branches. Origin Myths.
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- Origins. The father of the race of centaurs was Centaurus, himself the offspring of Ixion who had made love to Hera, or more precisely, a cloud made by a jealous Zeus to resemble Hera.
- Chiron. Perhaps the most famous centaur was Chiron, known for his great wisdom. Perhaps the most famous centaur was Chiron (or Cheiron), known for his great wisdom and as the tutor of the god of medicine Asklepios and the heroes Hercules, Achilles and Jason (and his son Medeus).
- Pholos. A second famous centaur in mythology is Pholos, who hosted Hercules while he was engaged in hunting for the giant boar, one of his celebrated labours in service to Eurystheus.
- Nessos. A third centaur we know by name is Nessos (or Nessus), who also foolishly picked a fight with Hercules. The hero and his new wife Deianeira, attempted to cross the river Evenus (or Euenos) on their way to Tiryns.
The Centaurus is a mixed use real estate development in the city of Islamabad, Pakistan. The project includes a 36-floor hotel, three 23-floor residential and office towers, and a four-floor shopping mall.
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- Plot # 01, Jinnah Avenue, F-8, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
In Greek mythology, Centaurus (Ancient Greek: Κένταυρος, romanized: Kentauros) is the brother of Lapithes and father of the race of mythological beasts known as the Centaurs or Ixionidae (Ιξιονίδαι, Ixionidai). The Centaurs are half-man, half horse; having the torso of a man extending where the neck of a horse should be.
Centaurus / s ɛ n ˈ t ɔːr ə s,-ˈ t ɑːr-/ is a bright constellation in the southern sky. One of the largest constellations, Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations.
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- α Cen (−0.27ᵐ)
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Feb 10, 2017 · As one of the 48 constellation included in the Almagest, it is now one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the IAU. Located in the southern sky, this constellation is bordered by the ...
Meaning: Centaur. Genitive: Centauri. Abbreviation: Cen. Asterism: Southern Pointers. Constellation Family: Hercules. Hemisphere: Southern. Quadrant: SQ3. Visibility: 25° N - 90° S. Best viewing month*: May. Area: 1060 sq. degrees. Size: 9th largest. Right Ascension (avg): 12h 57m. Declination (avg): -46°. Brightest star: Alpha Centauri (-0.27)
