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If the title of this article conjures up images of nymphs and satyrs, then
you're somewhat on track.
One mythological Chariclo (there were two) was indeed a nymph. She
was also a devotee of the goddess Athena.
After becoming pregnant by the shepherd Everes, Chariclo bore a son named Tiresias.
Apparently, Athena was a bit modest.
As the story goes, she blinded Tiresias because he had happened to catch her naked.
Tiresias begged Athena to restore his sight, but she could not undo this curse. She
instead bestowed upon him the gift of prophecy (inner sight, if you will).
The other Chariclo wedded the centaur (half man, half horse) Chiron. Now most
centaurs (and satyrs) were not known for their marital fidelity. Chiron, however, was not only a good husband, but also a great healer.
If you're impatiently thinking that all this talk about Chariclos and centaurs is no longer relevant - think again. Just
the other day, Chariklo the Astronomical Centaur (half planet, half asteroid) was making
headlines. It seems
that her icy rings and "shepherd moonlets" have finally been scientifically verified.
Resources
http://news.yahoo.com/cronut-space-040103706--politics.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiron
Copyright April 6, 2014 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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