1. Chiron: Unlike most centaurs, Chiron was renowned for his intelligence and kindness. Son of the Titan Cronus, he was immortal and served as a mentor to heroes like Achilles and Jason. Eventually, he sacrificed his immortality for Prometheus.
2. Pholus: Known for being more refined, Pholus lived in Mount Pelion. He extended hospitality to Heracles, which indirectly led to his death after mistakenly handling poisoned arrows.
3. Nessus: This centaur is chiefly remembered for his fatal encounter with Heracles at the River Evenus. Deceiving Deianira, his actions led to Heracles’ tragic end.
4. Cyllarus: Famous for his unmatched beauty, Cyllarus fell in battle out of love and devotion for his partner, Hylonome. His death was equally poignant.
5. Eurytion: He incited the infamous battle at the Lapiths’ wedding, attempting to kidnap the bride. This earned him a place in the legends of those times.
6. Asbolus: As a seer among centaurs, Asbolus predicted disastrous outcomes but often went unheeded by his kind during critical events.
7. Arctus: One of the many centaurs who participated in the Centauromachy, his fate like many was sealed in the chaos of battle.
8. Aphareus: Known from brief encounters in myths, he was among those entangled in disputes with heroes of the age.
9. Teleboas: His story surfaces in the midst of wedding brawls, noted for tumultuous interactions leading to his doom.
10. Homadus: Another participant in the Centauromachy, remembered for his strength and the inevitable choice of conflict over peace.
1. Hylonome: Hylonome is a standout among female centaurs, revered for her beauty and loyalty. Her love story with Cyllarus is tragic; she chose death over life without him during the Centauromachy.
2. Philonomus: While not as celebrated, she is noted in later tales and artwork, often depicted in serene, natural settings among the forests.
3. Cyprius: Another lesser-known centauride; her mention is sparse but illustrated in some Roman mosaics, symbolizing the bond between land and myth.
4. Demades: Appearing in later art, she personifies the peaceful side of centaur life, depicted often among families and offspring.
5. Ulsara: Historically shadowed by her male counterparts, but recognized in certain poetic references to the nurturing role of centaurides.
6. Lafolia: Known through artifacts, she is seen in contexts highlighting the harmonious coexistence of the centaur’s wild nature with motherhood.
7. Athalia: Lesser-known, tales of her revolve around nurturing and wisdom, glimpsed in texts beyond the classical era.
8. Xena: Depictions hint at a warrior side, different from most centaurides, emphasizing diversity in roles and stories.
9. Lysanae: Her lore suggests mystical powers, seen guiding young centaurs and preserving wisdom across generations.
10. Tyronella: Fabled in art as a figure of grace and leadership, leading other centaurides in tales written in fragments.