|Centaur with Bow|
Centaurs' lifespan is agreed to be much longer than humans, and their magic tied to both earth and the nature surrounding them. Stories also tell of their uncanny skill with both bow and spear, giving even more credit to their "bull striker" name.
- In more recent times, when the Aztecs encountered Spanish cavalry, the Spaniards were mistaken for being hybrid creatures similar to centaurs.
- While the more typical view of a centaur is a man and a horse mix, in Russian folklore, there are old tales regarding a human/hound (or horse depending on the variation) creature that terrorized the countryside. It's called a polkan based on the Italian poem I Reali di Francia which featured Pulicane a half-dog character.
- Their origin dates back to the Bronze Age from terracotta pottery found featuring them.
So, what do you think of Centaurs? Have any favorite books or movies featuring them?