Chiron
centaur, figure from Greek mythology
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Summary
Chiron is a centaur[1]. He ranks in the top 4% of centaur entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,101 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Cronus[3]
- Mother: Philyra[4]
- Spouse: Chariclo[5]
- Child: Hippe[6], Endeïs[7], Ocyrhoe[8], Carystus[9], Chariclus[10]
- Student: Actaeon[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Chiron[13]
- Worshipped by: Greek mythology[14]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[15], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19]
- Name in native language: Χείρων[20]
- Sibling: Zeus[21], Dolops[22]
- Derivative work: Cairon[23]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Chiron include Sagittarius[24], a constellation[25] and 2060 he[26], a centaur[27].
Why It Matters
Chiron has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for him include Sagittarius[24], a constellation[25] and 2060 he[26], a centaur[27].
FAQs
Who were Chiron's parents?
Chiron's father was Cronus[3]. Chiron's mother was Philyra[4].
Who was Chiron married to?
Chiron's spouses include Chariclo[5].