hippocentaur

Meanings

• A mythical creature with the body of a horse and the torso and head of a human.

  - "The hippocentaur is a creature from Greek mythology."
  - "In art, the hippocentaur is often depicted with a bow and arrows."

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Variants

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hypocenter , hypocenters , hypocentral

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Etymology

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Hippocentaur is derived from the Greek words 'hippos' meaning horse and 'kentauros' meaning centaur.

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Trivia

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1. The hippocentaur was said to be able to run faster than any other creature.

2. In some myths, the hippocentaur was said to be invulnerable to weapons, except for a weak spot in the heel.

3. The hippocentaur was often depicted carrying a bow and arrows.

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Related Concepts

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1. Centaur: Centaur is a similar mythical creature, but with the body of a human from the waist up and the body of a horse below.

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Culture

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The hippocentaur is a popular creature in Greek mythology, often depicted as a half-human, half-horse creature with the head and torso of a human and the body of a horse. They were said to live in the woods and were skilled archers.

How to Memorize "hippocentaur"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a hippocentaur, imagine a human torso and head on the body of a horse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the hippocentaur with Greek mythology and ancient Greek culture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a hippocentaur is half human, half horse.

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