In Greek Mythology, Centaurs are creatures that have the head, arms and chest of a man but the legs and lower half of a horse. They are the offspring of Lxion, the king of Lapithae, and a cloud. Centaurs are the followers of the wine god Dionysus. They symbolize the dark, unruly forces of nature. But there are also some exceptions. Chiron, the teacher og the Greek heroes Jason and Heracles etc., was among the gentlest, wisest, and most learned Centaurs. Pholus was good and hospitable, standing apart among the Centaurs.