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== History == | == History == | ||
On [[Caligaris Epsilon Six]], the [[Eleventh Doctor]] and [[Amy Pond|Amy]] found a centaur. The Doctor also remarked they were [[hunt]]ed by humans, which led to their [[extinction]]. ([[COMIC]]: | On [[Caligaris Epsilon Six]], the [[Eleventh Doctor]] and [[Amy Pond|Amy]] found a centaur. The Doctor also remarked they were [[hunt]]ed by humans, which led to their [[extinction]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|A Fairytale Life (comic story)}}) | ||
[[Centaur (Going Once, Going Twice)|A centaur]] was present at the [[First Auction in Heaven]] and bid the [[Moon of Troth]] on the [[Battle of Cratosi Fields|the Frozen Battle of Cratosi Fields]], one of the pricier items on sale. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Centaur (Going Once, Going Twice)|A centaur]] was present at the [[First Auction in Heaven]] and bid the [[Moon of Troth]] on the [[Battle of Cratosi Fields|the Frozen Battle of Cratosi Fields]], one of the pricier items on sale. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Going Once, Going Twice (short story)}}) | ||
[[Dagmar Ruskovitch]] was able to transform from a human form to that of a centaur. ([[COMIC]]: | [[Dagmar Ruskovitch]] was able to transform from a human form to that of a centaur. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Herald of Madness (comic story)}}) | ||
== In popular culture == | == In popular culture == | ||
The [[Fifth Doctor]] knew a version of the story of [[Noah's Ark]] in which [[Noah]] had to leave behind [[unicorn]]s, centaurs, [[basilisk]]s and many other such [[animal]]s. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Fifth Doctor]] knew a version of the story of [[Noah's Ark]] in which [[Noah]] had to leave behind [[unicorn]]s, centaurs, [[basilisk]]s and many other such [[animal]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Perfect Day (short story)}}) | ||
== Centaur-like species == | == Centaur-like species == | ||
The Doctor met several alien species which resembled centaurs. These included the [[Klim]], ([[COMIC]]: | The Doctor met several alien species which resembled centaurs. These included the [[Klim]], ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Dalek Revenge (comic story)}}) [[Firbolg]], ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)}}) [[Unon]], ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Weapons of Past Destruction (comic story)}}) and [[Aquabi]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Pest Control (audio story)}}) | ||
[[Cheiron]], one of the centaurs escaping from [[Tír na n-Óg]], was burnt to death. Witnesses were told it was an escaped lab experiment. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Cheiron]], one of the centaurs escaping from [[Tír na n-Óg]], was burnt to death. Witnesses were told it was an escaped lab experiment. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)}}) | ||
[[Category:Mythological creatures]] | [[Category:Mythological creatures]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:19, 28 March 2024
Centaurs were creatures that were part-human and part-horse. They had a place in Earth's mythology, although many accounts depicted them as really existing, either on Earth or on other planets.
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
On Caligaris Epsilon Six, the Eleventh Doctor and Amy found a centaur. The Doctor also remarked they were hunted by humans, which led to their extinction. (COMIC: A Fairytale Life [+]Loading...["A Fairytale Life (comic story)"])
A centaur was present at the First Auction in Heaven and bid the Moon of Troth on the the Frozen Battle of Cratosi Fields, one of the pricier items on sale. (PROSE: Going Once, Going Twice [+]Loading...["Going Once, Going Twice (short story)"])
Dagmar Ruskovitch was able to transform from a human form to that of a centaur. (COMIC: Herald of Madness [+]Loading...["Herald of Madness (comic story)"])
In popular culture[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Fifth Doctor knew a version of the story of Noah's Ark in which Noah had to leave behind unicorns, centaurs, basilisks and many other such animals. (PROSE: Perfect Day [+]Loading...["Perfect Day (short story)"])
Centaur-like species[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor met several alien species which resembled centaurs. These included the Klim, (COMIC: The Dalek Revenge [+]Loading...["The Dalek Revenge (comic story)"]) Firbolg, (PROSE: Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark [+]Loading...["Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)"]) Unon, (COMIC: Weapons of Past Destruction [+]Loading...["Weapons of Past Destruction (comic story)"]) and Aquabi. (AUDIO: Pest Control [+]Loading...["Pest Control (audio story)"])
Cheiron, one of the centaurs escaping from Tír na n-Óg, was burnt to death. Witnesses were told it was an escaped lab experiment. (PROSE: Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark [+]Loading...["Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)"])
