Centaur is a mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. It is believed to have originated in Greek mythology and is often depicted in art and literature. Centaurs are known for their strength and intelligence, and are
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A centaur, occasionally hippocentaur, collectively called the Centaurs or the Ixionidae, is a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse that was said to live in the mountains of Thessaly. In one version of the myth, the centaurs were named after Centaurus, and, through his brother Lapithes, were kin to the legendary tribe of the Lapiths.