Popularized in Greek mythology, the half-human and half-horse (or half-beast) ideal has existed since ancient times. Greek legend places the centaur as the male version and centaurides as the female versions.
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- The Centaur Compendium Theorized anatomy, traditional summary in mythology and influence on society.
- Wikipedia: Centaur Encyclopedic entry relating to their mythology, art, origins and modern references.
- The Origins of Centaurs Blog article and user comments with references to appearances around 900 BCE and 4th century B.C.