Centaur
noun
A creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
In the ancient myths, a centaur was known for being wild and unfriendly.
Often appears as...
- wild centaur
- mythical centaur
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
In the ancient myths, a centaur was known for being wild and unfriendly.
Often appears as...
- wild centaur
- mythical centaur
Usage tips
Literary
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Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Understand centaurs are from Greek mythology, not real creatures.
Ancient Greek tales often featured battles involving centaurs.
Pro Tip 2/3Character Traits
Centaurs are often depicted as wild, so this connotation may color the context.
The centaur in the story symbolizes untamed nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Genre
Centaurs commonly appear in fantasy books, movies, and games.
The centaur rescued the travelers in the fantasy novel.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Understand centaurs are from Greek mythology, not real creatures.
Ancient Greek tales often featured battles involving centaurs.
Pro Tip 2/3Character Traits
Centaurs are often depicted as wild, so this connotation may color the context.
The centaur in the story symbolizes untamed nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Genre
Centaurs commonly appear in fantasy books, movies, and games.
The centaur rescued the travelers in the fantasy novel.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Understand centaurs are from Greek mythology, not real creatures.
Ancient Greek tales often featured battles involving centaurs.
Pro Tip 2/3Character Traits
Centaurs are often depicted as wild, so this connotation may color the context.
The centaur in the story symbolizes untamed nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Genre
Centaurs commonly appear in fantasy books, movies, and games.
The centaur rescued the travelers in the fantasy novel.
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Why do we blame...
while the unemployed, the poor are made to prove themselves worthy for the state's help, are morally disciplined, are stigmatized as irresponsible or passive or lazy or often criminalized. In Latvia, we've had such a Centaur state model
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The myth of Hercules: 12...
which had ravaged many fields. Advised by the wise centaur Chiron, Hercules trapped it by chasing it into thick snow. For the fifth task, there were no animals, just their leftovers.
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Mars Gets Ready for Its...
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Why do we blame...
while the unemployed, the poor are made to prove themselves worthy for the state's help, are morally disciplined, are stigmatized as irresponsible or passive or lazy or often criminalized. In Latvia, we've had such a Centaur state model
Video examples
The myth of Hercules: 12...
which had ravaged many fields. Advised by the wise centaur Chiron, Hercules trapped it by chasing it into thick snow. For the fifth task, there were no animals, just their leftovers.
Video examples
Mars Gets Ready for Its...
go atlas go centaur go mars 2020
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