Parents: Cronus and Philyra

Birth: Chiron was born a centaur because his father Cronus had taken the form of a horse while pursuing his mother Philyra. Horrified by her half-horse child, Philyra abandoned him. Chiron was taken in by Apollo, who taught him medicine, music, and prophecy.

Story: Chiron was unlike any other centaur — while most centaurs were wild and violent, Chiron was wise, gentle, and civilized. Raised by Apollo, he became the greatest teacher in Greek mythology, training heroes including Achilles, Jason, and Asclepius. He was immortal, but when he was accidentally struck by one of Hercules's arrows poisoned with Hydra blood, the wound caused him unending agony that could never heal. Unable to die but unable to bear the pain, Chiron voluntarily gave up his immortality. Zeus honored his sacrifice by placing him among the stars as the constellation Sagittarius.

Teacher of Heroes: Chiron's cave on Mount Pelion became the most famous school in all of Greek mythology. Among his students were Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Trojan War, whom Chiron raised from infancy and trained in combat, medicine, and music. He taught Jason, who would later lead the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. He trained Asclepius in the art of healing so well that Asclepius became the god of medicine. He mentored Actaeon in the ways of the hunt, and even the great Hercules sought his wisdom. Chiron didn't just teach fighting — he taught his students to be civilized, wise, and just.

Symbol: Bow and arrow, herbs, lyre.

Represents: Wisdom, medicine, teaching, and mentorship.