A centaur is a creature from Greek mythology with a horse body and the torso, head, and arms of a man. They are also adopted by Roman mythology. Most centaurs are associated with wisdom and learning. They were also warriors and sometimes said to lead chariots into battle. A similar creature in Indian mythology is called a Kinnaras.
My favorite book with a centaur in it: The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis. The children are allowed to actually ride a centaur in this book. A very great honor indeed.
This fantastic centaur was drawn by my fantastic sister Hallel Tyler for your viewing pleasure
Your sister did an excellent job! :)
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Great post! I love the Chronicles of Narnia but when I go to re-read them I get about half way so I think I need to read them all again so that I can recall what happens in The Silver Chair. I love the centaurs in Harry Potter too.
ReplyDeleteGreat drawing by your sister :)
I always think of the centaur in Piers Anthony's Isle of Magic. Lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteNice artwork on the part of Hallel!
ReplyDeleteOooh, The Silver Chair! One of my favorite books. :)
ReplyDeleteYour sister is a very fine artist.
ReplyDeleteI have been to Taliesin near Scottsdale, Az. What a beautiful place. That of course has nothing to do with your post. Centaurs are curious creatures.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise that Indian culture had a similar creature. Nice :) I'm liking the comparative mythology. Well met, Taryn :)
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Hi, I enjoyed your post. I always liked mythology. Your sis did a great job drawing the centaur. Best regards to the two of you. Ruby
ReplyDeleteHallel's drawing is lovely. I'm finding the most delicious things as I make the rounds of the A to Z Challenge participants.
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Love centaurs, and I'm a C.S. Lewis fan too. I'm trying to visit all the A-Z Challenge Blogs this month.
ReplyDeleteInformative... good one.
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http://janukulkarni.blogspot.in/2012/04/enamoured.html
Aww, love the drawing :). Centaurs are awesome, but it seems weird to ride one. I imagine it would be like riding a horse and getting a piggy back ride at the same time.
ReplyDeleteGREAT drawing! :) Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteNice job on the drawing. Centaurs can be so vicious and amazing all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the great drawing & for a great informative post :)
ReplyDeleteI love CS Lewis too. I love the name of your blog. Are you Welsh? You must know the origin of the name Taliesyn?
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I shall enjoy reading these! I nearly picked mythical beasts as my theme. And here you are! New folower.
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