Centaur: meaning, definitions and examples
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centaur
[ หsษn.tษหr ]
mythical creature
A centaur is a mythological creature from Greek mythology that has the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. They are often depicted as wild and untamed beings, representing both civilization and chaos. In various stories, centaurs are portrayed as wise philosophers, skilled archers, and fierce warriors.
Examples of usage
- In the legend, the centaur Chiron was known for his wisdom.
- The movie features a centaur as one of the main characters.
- Centaurs often appear in ancient Greek art.
- In mythology, centaurs are often depicted in battle.
Translations
Translations of the word "centaur" in other languages:
๐ต๐น centauro
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคถเฅเคต-เคฎเคพเคจเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Kentaur
๐ฎ๐ฉ centaurus
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะตะฝัะฐะฒั
๐ต๐ฑ centaur
๐ฏ๐ต ใฑใณใฟใฆใซใน
๐ซ๐ท centaure
๐ช๐ธ centauro
๐น๐ท kentaur
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผํ์ฐ๋ก์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุทูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ kentaur
๐ธ๐ฐ kentaur
๐จ๐ณ ๅไบบ้ฉฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ kentaur
๐ฎ๐ธ kentaรบr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะฝัะฐะฒั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแขแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kentavr
๐ฒ๐ฝ centauro
Etymology
The term 'centaur' has its origins in ancient Greek mythology. The word is derived from the Greek 'kentauros,' which is believed to be related to the word 'kentaurs,' meaning 'to go' or 'to run.' Centaurs were often depicted as inhabitants of the forests and mountains, living in a tribal society away from human civilization. They were known for their dual nature, embodying both the untamed spirit of the wild and the intellect of humans. This duality has made centaurs a popular symbol in literature, art, and modern media, often representing the struggle between civilization and barbarism. Over the centuries, centaurs have appeared in various works of literature, from classical texts by writers like Homer to modern fantasy series, solidifying their place in cultural mythology.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,884 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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