Centaur is a half man and half horse monster in ancient Greek mythology. Their upper body is a human torso, and their lower body is a horse body, including waist and four legs. There are many different stories about the origin of the Centaur in Greek mythology. Generally, they are related to iksion and Yun, king of Thailand. There is a saying that they are the descendants of Ixion and nefel (she is the fairy of cloud and rain). Another saying is that Ixion began to touch Hera after he was drunk. With the help of Zeus, Hera turned a cloud into her own image. The Centaur is the offspring of Ixion and this cloud, or the offspring of Ixion and the son of this cloud, etc.

There are many famous centaurs in Greek mythology. They are generally described as rude, violent and unreasonable. Generally, they are regarded as representatives of barbarism, as opposed to people. But there are also a few (such as Chiron, that is, Charon) who are very knowledgeable and educated. After receiving the teachings of Apollo and Artemis, Chiron became the mentor of several heroes, including Iason, Heracles, Orpheus and Achilles. After being accidentally shot by Hercules, he refused to continue suffering and gave up eternal life. He is a "wounded doctor" - reflecting the idea that pain is a part of human survival, and painful experiences can be used to help others. The image of Centaur is also used to symbolize that men are trapped by their own flesh desire, which is a trap of animal sexual impulse. In Greek Roman mythology, the lecherous Centaur represents the uncivilized, lawless and instinctive side of human nature. At the wedding banquet of King lapitaire, centaurs tried to abduct the bride, raped female guests, and attacked the host with tree trunks and stones. The lapitans finally defeated the centaurs, symbolizing the triumph of knowledge and reason over instinct and animal lust.

Some people think that the Centaur was a reflection of the nomads from Central Asia by the Greeks who had not seen cavalry at that time.
Centaurus in the sky is represented by Centaurus and Centaurus