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In Greek mythology, Mount Pelion (which took its name from the mythical king Peleus, father of Achilles) was the homeland of Chiron the Centaur, tutor of many ancient Greek heroes, such as Jason, Achilles, Theseus and Heracles. On Mount Pelion, near Chiron's cave, the marriage of Thetis and Peleus took place.
Peleus was the son of Aeacus, [3] king of the island of Aegina, [4] and Endeïs, the oread of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. [5] He married the sea-nymph Thetis with whom he fathered Achilles. Polymele, a daughter of Peleus, was one of the possible mothers of Patroclus by Menoetius. [6]
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Chiron, Peleus and infant Achilles Chiron was notable throughout Greek mythology for his youth-nurturing nature. His personal skills tend to match those of his foster father Apollo, who taught the young centaur the art of medicine, herbs, music, archery, hunting, gymnastics, and prophecy, and made him rise above his beastly nature. [3]
Pelias was the son of Tyro and Poseidon.His wife is recorded as either Anaxibia, daughter of Bias, or Phylomache, daughter of Amphion.He was the father of Acastus, [1] Pisidice, Alcestis, Pelopia, Hippothoe, [2] Amphinome, Evadne, [3] Asteropeia, Antinoe [4] and Medusa. [5]
Zeus: Master of Olympus is a single-player strategy game developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra Studios. [2] It is considered to be an additional installment in the City Building series of games. [3] Like previous titles in the series, Zeus focuses on the building and development of a city in ancient times.
Pelias intended to kill the baby at once, but Alcimede summoned her kinswomen to weep over him as if he were stillborn. She faked a burial and smuggled the baby to Mount Pelion. He was raised by the centaur Chiron, the trainer of heroes. When Jason was 20 years old, an oracle ordered him to dress as a Magnesian and head to the Iolcan court.
2 Mythology. 3 See also. 4 References. 5 External links. ... It is 1,978 metres (6,490 ft) high and is located between Pelion to the south and Olympus to the north, ...