One theme that crops up pretty often in mythology is creatures that are half-human and half-something-else. The Greeks were particularly enamored of such creatures, but they weren't the only ones to include them in their stories. Centaurs - Part human and part horse, these mainstays are Greek art and mythology are generally portrayed as wild creatures, but they also included the wise teacher, doctor, and astrologer Chiron. This guy was the tutor of many popular Greek heroes, including Jason and... read more
