In Greek mythology, Chiron, who was considered the oldest and wisest of the Centaurs, creatures who were half-man and half-horse. He was said to have tutored young Jason, seen here with Chiron. Chiron was the son of Cronos. Jason  was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. This illustration of Chiron with Jason is based on a painting uncovered in Pompeii.

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