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 (1805) July 1842. By March 1845 "Apollo" was back at Portsmouth and under the command of W. Raddiff. In June 1845, "Apollo" was reported to have been wrecked at St. Shott's, Newfoundland with the loss of 60 to 80 lives. In June 1856, the 1st Battalion, The Rifle Brigade embarked on "Apollo" at Balaclava at the end of the Crimean War for their return to England. She was broken up at Portsmouth on 16 October 1856. Notes Citations References HMS Apollo (1805) HMS "Apollo", the fifth ship of the Royal Navy to be named for the Greek god Apollo, was a