GREEK MYTHOLOGIES VS INDONESIAN MYTHOLOGIES CREATURES Greek Centaurs Centaurs are half-human, half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. They have the body of a horse and the torso, head and arms of a man. They were considered to be the children of Ixion , king of the Lapiths, and Nephele , a cloud made in the image of Hera . Centaurs were said to be primal, existing in tribes and making their homes in caves, hunting wild animals and arming themselves with rocks and tree branches. One of the best known centaurs is Chiron or Cheiron , a wise centaur . Although most centaurs were depicted as lustful and wild, Chiron was a notable exception; modest and civilised, he was known for his medicinal skills and teaching abilities. He lived on Mount Pelion in Thessaly and was the tutor of a number of Greek mythical characters such as Achilles and Aesculapius . Zeus Zeus was the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. He overthrew his father, Cronus , and then drew lots ...