In
Greek mythology,
Chiron (Pronounced Kai-RON; also
Cheiron or
Kheiron; "hand") was held to be the superlative
centaur amongst his brethren. Chiron was notable throughout Greek mythology for his youth-nurturing nature. His personal skills tend to match those of
Apollo, his foster father (sometimes along with
Artemis); medicine, music, archery, hunting, prophecy. His parents were
Cronus and
Philyra.