The Centaur's head is a self-portrait of Caesar himself, while a skyward-facing mask by Picasso is linked to the face by metal rods. This symbolic tribute illustrates the dialogue between two ...

In Greek mythology, the centaur Chiron stands out as a revered figure, a wise and benevolent mentor who imparted his knowledge to legendary heroes such as Achilles and Jason. Chiron's role as a ...

Source: Bénigne Gagneraux on Wikimedia Commons/public domain In the Iliad, Homer calls Chiron the "wisest and justest of all the centaurs." Fated to be overthrown by one of his children ...

Chiron, not to be confused with Pluto’s moon Charon, was discovered in 1977 and named after the “wisest and justest” of the centaurs of Greek mythology. It was the first object of its size ...