The Argonauts and Mount Pelion
Mount Pelion, located in Thessaly, Greece, is steeped in mythological significance, most notably as the home of the Centaur Chiron and the nurturing ground of the hero Jason.
To protect him, Alcimede and Aeson sent the infant Jason to Mount Pelion, where he was entrusted to the wise Centaur Chiron.
Chiron was not an ordinary centaur.
Unlike the other centaurs, who were known for their wild and unruly behavior, Chiron was wise, kind, and knowledgeable in medicine, music, hunting, and the arts of war.
Mount Erymanthos
Another myth linked to Mount Erymanthos involves the centaurs, who were said to inhabit the mountain's forests.
One of the most famous centaurs, Pholus, lived in a cave on Mount Erymanthos.
However, a conflict arose when Heracles opened a jar of sacred wine, leading to a violent encounter with the other centaurs who attacked him.
One of the notable myths associated with Mount Erymanthos is the story of the centaur Pholus and his tragic death.
Another legend tells of the spirits of the Erymanthian Boar and the centaurs, who are said to haunt the mountain's forests and valleys.