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Centaur
Centaurs
Naming
Others Hippocentaur
Original Κένταυρος
Romanization Kéntauros
Morphology
Body type Equi-centaurian
Intelligence
Sentience Sentient
Sapience Sapient
Aggressivity Very High
Ecology
Place of origin Greece
Habitat Forests
Locomotion Quadruped
Subspecies Onocentaur
Related species Ichthyocentaur
Behind the Scenes
Universe Real

Centaurs (or, more correctly referred to as Hippocentaurs) are a race of beings originating from Greek mythology, where they were usually noted as a brutal, warlike tribe. Like many other beings from ancient legend, they appear like a combination of different creatures. Specifically: they have the head, arms and torso of a human being attached to an equine body, complete with four legs and a tail. The females are described as being quite beautiful. Their fur may be of numerous different colors.

A notable member of this species was the wise sage known as Chiron, whose scholarly interests thoroughly set him apart from the more savage majority.

In popular media[]

Centaurs are one of the most popular creatures to appear in fantasy-themed media, behind elves and dwarves, and more recently also behind orcs and goblins. The name has also been used more than once in more science fiction-driven content, although usually in a more vague form. Many creatures inspired by the Centaurs have been created in numerous universes as well, based on the idea of a humanoid upper torso and a mount animal for the lower half. These are often dubbed "centaurs" as well by fans of such media, although this is technically incorrect.

Notable Centaurs[]

  • Diron (Hero Wars)
  • Knight Mare (Skylanders)
  • Zentaur (Bakugan)

Works featuring centaurs[]

Comics:

  • A Centaur's Life, a.k.a. Centaur's Worries, by Kei Murayama.
  • Asterix and Obelix All at Sea, by Albert Uderzo.
  • The Centaurs (Les Centaures), by Pierre Seron.
  • Hägar the Horrible, by Chris Browne.
  • Monster Musume, a.k.a. Daily Life with a Monster Girl, by Okayado.

Literature:

  • Les Centaures, by André Lichtenberger
  • The Faery Convention, by Brett Davis
  • Harry Potter series, by J. K. Rowling.
  • Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, by Rick Riordan
  • The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis.
  • The Neverending Story, by Michael Ende (only appear in the novel).
  • Xanth series, by Piers Anthony.

TV Shows:

  • Bakugan (Zentaur)
  • ''Centaurworld''
  • Futurama
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess
  • The Mighty Hercules
  • The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show

Films:

  • Fantasia, a 1940 animated film by Walt Disney.
  • Step Brothers

Tabletop Games:

  • Dungeons & Dragons

Video Games:

  • Age of Mythology
  • God of War
  • Guild Wars
  • Hero Wars (Centaur Archer, Centaur Legionnaire, Centaur Warrior)
  • Mega Man (as Centaur Man)
  • Medievil
  • Might and Magic series
  • Mortal Kombat
  • Shining Force series
  • Skylanders (Knight Mare)
  • Titan Quest
  • Warcraft

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See also[]

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