Most people think of Centaurs as a Greek Mythological Creature. While this is true, they were also known to other cultures as well.

The Centaurs were almost always depicted as male, but there were also females. The Bayeux Tapestry shows the figure of a female Centaur, along with a winged male. (The tapestry is an embroidery that is roughly 20 inches tall and 230 feet long. It tells the story of the events leading up to and including the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066.)

The Greek Centaurs were an ancient, wild tribe who were renowned for their wizardry. They had the upper body, arms, and head of a human. The lower body was that of a stallion. They were mainly found in the mountainous regions of Thessaly and Arcadia in Greece.

In some cultures, the Centaurs were depicted with the body of a lion instead of a horse.

To see a Centaur without a bow and arrows or some other weapon was rare. Most of the drawings that have been found of these creatures usually show them being disagreeable, and with weapons on hand.