On Tuesday we will be talking about Centaurs and Satyrs. Two beings that are very simular, but have stark differences. They are mainly male (female versions were a later invention), half horse or goat, and usually found in Greece: the Centaurs and the Satyrs.
Most of them were brutish, drunkards, and wild. There were exceptions.
Chiron (Centaur): He was like the other centaurs only in appearance. He was was intelligent, civilized, peaceful, and kind. Known for his knowledge of medicine, he tutored many of the heroes. He is represented by the constellation Sagittarius.
Pholus (Centaur): A friend of Heracles. Heracles drank some wine while visiting Pholus. The neighboring centaurs smelled its fragrant odor and were driven mad. They charged into the cave. Most were killed by Heracles. Pholus died when a poisoned arrow accidentally dropped on his foot.
Silenus (Satyr): Okay he was a drunkard. But while he was drunk he had the gift of profecy and secret knowledge.
Satyrs were also associated with music, having invented some forms of instruments: auloi pipes, cymbals, castanets, and bagpipes. So they liked to party!
But they were not the only male/animal hybrids. Leshy (Slavic): a shapeshifter, that usually has a tail, hooves, and horns. Polkan (Slavic) a Russian centaur, Tikbalang (Philippines) more horse than man.
Knowing the nature of these beasts, we might get a little "filthy", but should be fun. If you want to join in. Use http://tweetchat.com/room/mythbeasts or tweetdeck for ease of use, and find us at #mythbeasts (don't forget the last s) Make sure you follow me too @leapetra
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