In Greek mythology, the centaur famous as the wise tutor of Achilles and Asclepius was Chiron.
Unlike the wild and violent centaurs commonly portrayed in Greek myths, Chiron was renowned for wisdom, medicine, hunting, and education. He lived on Mount Pelion and trained numerous heroes, including Achilles, Jason, and Asclepius. His instruction helped shape the skills and reputations of several major mythological figures.
Chiron was described as the son of the Titan Cronus and the Oceanid Philyra. Because Cronus had taken the form of a horse, Chiron was born a centaur. He was immortal but suffered from an incurable wound caused by Heracles’ poisoned arrows.
Chiron eventually gave up his immortality so that Prometheus could become immortal. Zeus then placed Chiron among the stars as the constellation Centaurus in later mythological tradition. Chiron is distinct from Nessus, who appears in the story of Heracles and Deianira.