Chiron

Noun

Meaning

an asteroid discovered in 1977; it is unique in having an orbit lying mainly between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus

(Greek mythology) the learned centaur who tutored Achilles, Asclepius, Hercules, Jason, and other heroes

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An alternative tradition is that Chiron merely invented the constellation Sagittarius to help in guiding the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. Source: Internet

Although Chiron has been relegated to the status of a guardian of Hell, he is able to retain an element of his previous wisdom. Source: Internet

At the wedding Chiron gave Peleus an ashen spear that had been polished by Athene and had a blade forged by Hephaestus. Source: Internet

Amphora suggested to be Achilles riding Chiron. Source: Internet

At the time of its discovery, Chiron was close to aphelion, whereas the observations showing a coma were done closer to perihelion, perhaps explaining why no cometary behavior had been seen earlier. Source: Internet

Bate also finds significance in the fact that prior to the rape of Lavinia, Chiron and Demetrius vow to use Bassianus' body as a pillow. Source: Internet

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