E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Chi’ron [Ki’ron].
The centaur who taught Achilles music, medicine, and hunting. Jupiter placed him in heaven among the stars, where he is called Sagitta’rius (the Archer).
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Chi’ron, according to Dantë, has watch over the lake of boiling blood, in the seventh circle of hell.
