Thetis and Cheiron in Thessaly

This article examines an area of Thessalian mythology and cult surrounding the figures of Thetis the Nereid and Cheiron the centaur. It argues that the pair derive a substantial amount of their characterisation, in ancient narratives, from their mutual association, and that only by studying them tog...

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Main Author: Aston, Emma (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Centre [2009]
In: Kernos
Year: 2009, Volume: 22, Pages: 83-107
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