Chiron look like Hera. Chiron was the son of Cronus and Philyra. Soon after giving birth to Chiron, Philyra abandoned her child out of shame and disgust. Chiron, effectively orphaned, was later found by the god Apollo, who decided to take him in as his son. Apollo taught to him the art of music, lyre, archery, medicine and prophecy. Apollo’s twin sister, Artemis, later approved of his decision and taught him more about archery and hunting. Chiron's uniquely peaceful character, kindness and intelligence is attributed to Apollo and also to Artemis. Some sources speculate that Chiron was originally a Thessalian god,
HMS Apollo (1794) HMS Apollo (1794) HMS "Apollo", the third ship of the Royal Navy to be named for the Greek god Apollo, was a 38-gun "Artois"-class fifth rate frigate of the Royal Navy. She served during the French Revolutionary Wars, but her career ended after just four years in service when she was wrecked on the Haak sands off the Dutch coast. "Apollo" was ordered on 28 March 1793 and was laid down that month at the yards of John Perry & Hanket, at Blackwall. She was launched on 18 March 1794 and was completed at Woolwich Dockyard on 23 September 1794.