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	PHILYRA : Oceanid nymph of Mt Pelion in Magnesia ; Greek mythology : PHILYRE
		PHILYRA : Oceanid nymph of Mt Pelion in Magnesia ; Greek mythology : PHILYRE
		PHILYRE (or Philyra) was an Okeanid Nymph of Mount Pelion in Thessaly who was loved by the Titan Kronos.
		Whereupon Kronos leapt out of bed and galloped off in the form of a long-maned stallion, while Philyra in her shame left the place, deserting her old haunts, and came to the long Pelasgian ridges.
	www.theoi.com /Nymphe/NymphePhilyre.html (617 words)

	The Stellar Guide: Centaurus
		Of the several stories of centaurs in Greek mythology, it is generally thought that this constellation refers to Chiron, the king of the centaurs.
		Chiron was the son of Chronos and Philyra, the sea nymph.
		Philyra was sometimes drawn with Chrion on early maps of the celestial sphere.
	www.botproductions.com /stellar/centaurus.html (157 words)

	Cronos, Greek Mythology Link - www.maicar.com
		By him she bore the wise Centaur Chiron, but later, when Philyra 1 saw the strange species she had given birth to, she asked Zeus to change her into another form, and he turned her into the tree called linden.
		The Arcadians are reported to have said that when Rhea 1 gave birth to Poseidon, which she did before she gave birth to Zeus, she declared to Cronos that she had given birth to a horse.
		Chiron, CORYBANTES, Cronos, Demeter, Gaia, Hades, Hera, Hestia, Oceanus, Philyra 1, Picus, Poseidon, Rhea 1, Tethys, Uranus, Zeus.
	homepage.mac.com /cparada/GML/Cronos.html (1736 words)

	Chiron
		The son of the Titan Cronus and Philyra, the goddess of perfumes and healing, Chiron was a Centaur, half man and half horse.
		This resulted from the fact that Cronus had assumed the shape of a horse to seduce Philyra, and thus hide his extra-marital affair from his wife Rhea.
		Philyra herself was supposed to have turned into a linden tree when Chiron was born, horrified at having given birth to a monster.
	outcyclopedia.0catch.com /chiron.html (1414 words)

	The Philyra Group, LLC
		The Philyra Group’s goal is to utilize local, regional, and national talent to create and produce quality music.
		Further, we can be a vehicle for unsigned talent to gain more exposure and assistance with the launch of their music career.
		Philyra strives each day to work, create, manage and educate to ensure the success of our artists and songwriters.
	www.philyraonline.com /main.htm (143 words)

	CHIRON : Greek centaur god ; mythology ; pictures ; zodiac Saggitarius : KHEIRON
		Kheiron was born to the nymph Philyra, whose coupling with Kronos was interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Titan's wife.
		[1.1] KRONOS and PHILYRA (Titanomachia Frag 6, Pindar Pythian Ode 3, Apollodorus 1.8, Apollonius Rhodius 2.1231, Hyginus Faulaeb 138, Hyginus Astronomica 2.38, Ovid Metamorphoses 6.126 and 7.352, Ovid Fasti 5.379, Virgil Georgics 3.92 and 3.549)
		He lived on mount Pelion, from which he, like the other centaurs, was expelled by the Lapithae; but sacrifices were offered to him there by the Magnesians until a very late period, and the family of the Cheironidae in that neighbourhood, who were distinguished for their knowledge of medicine, were regarded as his descendants.
	www.theoi.com /Georgikos/KentaurosKheiron.html (6228 words)

	The Cadent Cross Institute: School of Astrology, Metaphysics and Alternative Health - San Diego, CA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		He was born of the union between the god Saturn and the nymph, Philyra (Phil-I'-rah).
		Chiron was conceived while his parents were in animal form, as his mother was trying to escape Saturn by becoming a horse, Saturn followed suit and Chiron is the result of this "animal", or instinctual union.
		Philyra rejected the product and expression of her own instinctual side to the point of preferring to be eternally imprisoned in a tree.
	www.thecadentcross.com /Articles/haverhals_chiron.aspx (1424 words)

	Philyra -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Philyra is also a genus of plant in the family (A family of plants of order Geraniales) Euphorbiaceae.
		In (The mythology of the ancient Greeks) Greek mythology, Philyra was an ((Greek mythology) sea nymph who was a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys) Oceanid, a daughter of ((Greek mythology) god of the stream that flowed around the earth in ancient mythology) Oceanus and ((Greek mythology) a Titaness and sea goddess; wife of Oceanus) Tethys.
		She was married to (Click link for more info and facts about Nauplius) Nauplius and had many children.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/P/Ph/Philyra.htm (147 words)

	Chiron, Greek Mythology Link - www.maicar.com
		When Cronos was still the ruler of the universe, and was on earth looking for the child Zeus, he assumed the form of a steed and lay with Philyra 1.
		When she gave birth to a centaur, thinking she had borne a strange species, she asked to be changed into another form, and she was turned by Zeus into the tree called linden.
		Melanippe 1 was turned into a mare by the gods when she asked to be concealed, or by Artemis for ceasing to worship her.
	homepage.mac.com /cparada/GML/Chiron.html (1874 words)

	The Mythology of Chiron -- the Wounded Healer
		Kronus was a devouring father god — and he met the nymph Philyra during one of his many searches for his (then) baby son, Zeus.
		So Philyra turned herself into a mare in the attempt to flee the desirous advances of Kronus.
		Philyra, upon seeing her newborn son Chiron (obviously a centaur), is so disgusted and appalled that she rejects and abandons her child.
	www.thezodiac.com /chiron2.htm (691 words)

	In Nomine Ludi: The Superiors RPG : Log 8/31 (Israfel, Caminiti -- Carr's NPC goon) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Philyra shakes her head in annoyance as she peers at Caminiti.
		Philyra reaches over and picks up the artifact that the Cherub got off of Caminiti as she answers, "You can call me Philyra, I suppose.
		Philyra raises her eyebrows, asking, "No?" and resonates again as she continues, spending four essence again, "Who's 'the Prof?', and what's his interest in Andrew?"
	www.greatestjournal.com /community/in_nomine_ludi/174015.html (1553 words)

	Chiron - The Wounded Healer
		n mythology, Chiron was born of Philyra, mortal woman, and Saturn, immortal god.
		In order to escape Saturn's amorous pursuit, Philyra had herself turned into a mare; however, Saturn outsmarted her and shapeshifted into a horse in order to accomplish his intention to rape her.
		When Chiron was born half horse and half man, like a Centaur, Philyra was so ashamed she abandoned him in a cave, thus establishing the deep psychic wound for which Chiron is well-known.
	www.astrodynamics.net /Articles/Chiron.htm (657 words)

	Mythology of Chiron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kronos was searching the world for Zeus, his son, who had escaped the fate of being eaten and was hiding in Crete.
		To escape his attentions, Philyra assumed the form of a mare.
		Philyra was so horrified by the monster that she called for the gods to turn her into a linden tree.
	www.groundedheavens.com /mythpages/chiron.html (604 words)

	Greek Week 2004
		Kronos, chief of the Titans, the Pre-Olympian gods of the Greeks, saw a pretty Okeanid, Philyra by name, and developed a passion for her.
		As a result of their transformations, nine months later, Philyra was delivered of a half-horse offspring.
		The son of Philyra and Kronos, noted to be of high moral and intellectual abilities, Cheiron was the powerful master of many arts and sciences.
	www2.gvsu.edu /~sigmapi/GW2004.htm (339 words)

	Philyra Sources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Cheiron, child of Cronus, son of Uranus, by Philyra, daughter of Oceanus;
		Saturnus (Cronus) in the form of a horse lay with Philyra, daughter of Oceanus; their child was the centaur Cheiron;
		The author of the Gigantomachy says that Cronus, having transformed himself into a horse, had sexual intercourse with Philyra, a daughter of Oceanus, and accordingly Cheiron was born as a hippocentaur;
	www.csulb.edu /~dbouvier/SourceFiles/i677Sources.htm (125 words)

	Chiron Return
		Cronos, an extremely horny god who chased anything female all over heaven, saw Philyra, decided he had to have her and began pursuing her.
		In her efforts to escape him, Philyra turned herself into a horse and fled to Earth.
		When Philyra saw the "monster" she had given birth to, she abandoned him, calling him an abomination.
	higheradvisor.com /soulscape/chiron.htm (552 words)

	Trenton Downtowner -> : Philyra gives musicians that personal touch
		Philyra is Greek for “love of music” and that tells you just about all you need to know about why Yolanda Phillips-Hadden started her music services company.
		Philyra Entertainment is an independent label that produces CDs in the genres of rock, pop, rhythm and blues, hip-hop, gospel and Christian music.
		Philyra Music Publishing assists songwriters in getting music recorded and published or, if they have their own publishing company, ensuring that all administrative responsibilities are handled.
	www.trentondowntowner.com /default.php?article=731 (990 words)

	The Men of Greek Mythology
		Cheiron, or Chiron, was the King of the Centaurs, and unlike the rest of his race was known for his wisdom, kindness, and his extensive knowledge of healing.
		He was the son of Cronos and Philyra.
		He was the son of King Aeson of Thessaly and Philyra.
	www.paleothea.com /Men.html (3760 words)

	Mythography \| The Constellation Sagittarius in Myth and Art
		And indeed, there is a legend that describes this elegant group of lights, and it involves the centaur Chiron.
		According to myth, Chiron was the son of the Titan Kronos and the nymph Philyra.
		Kronos, fearing that his illicit affair with Philyra would be discovered by his wife Rhea, disguised himself as a horse.
	www.loggia.com /myth/sagittarius.html (349 words)

	Philyra
		Philyra was the Greek daughter of Oceanus and Tethys.
		She was the goddess of beauty, perfume, healing, and writing.
		Article "Philyra" created on 06 May 1997; last modified on 31 July 2001 (Revision 2).
	www.pantheon.org /articles/p/philyra.html (58 words)

	Chiron
		Chiron is known as the "wounded healer." In Greek mythology, Chiron was the son of Kronos (Saturn) and a nymph named Philyra.
		Philyra initially tried to avoid Kronos' amorous attentions by changing into a mare.
		When Philya gave birth to Chiron, she was horrified to see he was a centaur and abandoned him.
	members.aol.com /sun04sc09/chiron.htm (805 words)

	HM Jareth's Records
		Philyra changed herself to a mare to escape Kronos, but he changed to a stallion to catch and consumate his desire.
		Philyra gave birth to Chiron, first of the Centauri races, but she considered him a monster and shunned him before asking her form be changed.
		Zeus changed her into a linden tree, but it is also later recorded that she lived with her son and his family on Mount Pelion.
	www.angelfire.com /realm2/jarethlabyrinth/FamilyTree.html (1381 words)

	Philyra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In Greek mythology, Philyra was an Oceanid, a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys.
		She taught humanity to make paper as well.
		Philyra is also a genus of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.
	www.guajara.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/p/ph/philyra.html (84 words)

	Star Tales – Centaurus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		His father was Cronus, king of the Titans, who one day caught and seduced the sea nymph Philyra.
		Surprised in the act by his wife Rhea, Cronus turned himself into a horse and galloped away, leaving Philyra to bear a hybrid son.
		Chiron grew up to be a skilled teacher of hunting, medicine and music; his cave on Mount Pelion became a veritable academy for young princes in search of a good education.
	www.ianridpath.com /startales/centaurus.htm (595 words)

	Chiron, Greek Mythology Link.
		This genial Centaur, who renounced immortality, reared famous disciples, and surpassed men in justice, conscientiousness and diligence, was put among the stars, and is known today as the constellation Centaur (Centaurus).
		When Cronos was still the ruler of the universe, and was on earth looking for the child Zeus, he assumed the form of a steed and lay with Philyra 1.
		When she gave birth to a centaur, thinking she had borne a strange species, she asked to be changed into another form, and she was turned by Zeus into the tree called linden.
	www.forumancientcoins.com /cparada/GML/Chiron.html (1848 words)

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		Philyra brought mugs of port to both Xena and Myrrah.
		Philyra stood and said evenly, "There are still a few things he's never been persuaded to do."
		Though she was still bothered by a thousand questions about Caeneus, she had so enjoyed their dinner together that she'd convinced herself to wait until tomorrow to make him explain.
	ausxip.com /fanfiction/b/buildingamystery3.html (5652 words)

	Chiron -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		in Greek mythology, one of the Centaurs, the son of the god Cronus and Philyra, a sea nymph.
		Chiron lived at the foot of Mount Pelion in Thessaly and was famous for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine.
		Once thought to be the most distant known asteroid, it is now believed to have the composition of a comet nucleus—i.e., a mixture of water ice, frozen gases, and dust.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9082197?tocId=9082197 (710 words)

	Philyra's Profile - Woman Looking For Men for a pen pal, an activity partner, a friend, a serious relationship or ...
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	asiafriendfinder.com /p/member.cgi?&site_tab=social&mid=19689205_84493&site_tab=dating (578 words)

	Centaurs
		Chiron is famous for his gentry, wisdom and knowledge unlike any of his brothers and has been the tutor and master of many a Greek hero.
		He is the product of the Titan Cronus and the Nymph Philyra’s relationship.
		When Philyra sees this half man-half horse abomination, she begs the gods to be changed into a linden tree.
	library.thinkquest.org /26264/inhabitants/creatures/site002.htm (486 words)

	Chiron Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The story goes like this: Saturn fell in love with a sea-nymph, Philyra, but Saturn was married to Rhea.
		Chiron, Saturn's bastard son, had powerful brothers!) To escape detection by Rhea, Saturn and Philyra turned themselves into horses to pursue their affair.
		When Philyra was delivered of their child, she was so ashamed to see its centaur-like form that she begged the gods to turn her into a tree, and she abandoned the child on Mount Pelion, near a cave.
	www.aquarianage.org /west/planets/ch-myth1.html (1342 words)

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