Ixion.

Ixion (Ἰξίων) (Ἰξίονος) was a king of the Lapiths (Λαπίθαι) (Λαπίθης) (Lapithai) in Greek myths and legends. His parents were Phlegyas (Φλεγύας) and Perimele (Περιμήλη). Also, Ixion was the ancestor of the centaurs (Κένταυρος) (kéntauros) (centaurus).

Dia (Δία) was his wife. They had children.

Ixion was dishonest. But Zeus granted him purification.

Ixion was in love with Hera (Ἥρα) (Hḗrā) (Ἥρη) (Hḗrē). But instead of her gods and goddesses gave him Nephela (Νεφέλη). 

Then Ixion told people about his relationship with the wife of Zeus.

At the end Ixion was tied to a spinning wheel and sent to the underworld (Tartarus).

There are many pieces of art about this story.

Thetis.

Thetis (Θέτις) was a nymph and a goddess in Greek mythology. Her parents were Nereus and Doris. Or maybe she was a daughter of centaur Chiorn.

She was known as the wife of Peleus and mother of Achilles. Peleus and Thetis had a great wedding. Later the Trojan War started.

Thetis wanted to protect her son. She dipped Achilles in river Styx. But Thetis forgot about his heel. She held his heel.

Also, Thetis had relationships with other gods and goddesses. Themis, Dionysus, Hera, centaur Chiron, and Zeus. Some of them predicted early death of Achilles.

During the Trojan War Achilles was killed by Paris. 

This legend became popular in mythology.

There are many paintings and statues about this goddess.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-photo/large-set-ancient-greek-vases-plates-565660501

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-vector/orange-black-figures-pottery-amphora-painting-1271788915

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-photo/statue-nymph-thetis-trieste-italy-12441583

Asclepius.

Asclepius (Ἀσκληπιός) was a god of medicine in ancient Greek myths and legends. His father was Apollo, his mother was Coronis.

He met with other gods and goddesses, such as: Hermes, Heracles, Artemis, and etc. Centaur Chiron tought Asclepius hunting and medicine.

God Asclepius not only cured the sick, but resurrected the dead. He used magical blood of Medusa Gorgon. Also, Asclepius treated Heracles after his battle with Hippocoon of Sparta.

He had his own symbol, the rod of Asclepius, a staff with snake. It's a symbol of medicine.

Asclepius had a wife named Epione. Their children were: Hygeia, Aceso, Aglaea, Iaso, Panacea, Machaon, Telesphoros, Aratus, Podalirius.

There are many interesting stories about Asclepius. Artists and sculptors created paintings and sculptures of this god.

Phoenix.

Phoenix was a son of Amyntor in Greek legends. But his father made Phoenix blind. So, he run away to his friend Peleus.

Centaur named Chiron gave Phoenix his sight back. Also, Peleus made his friend a king of the Dolopians.

Phoenix met with other characters of mythology, such as: Achilles, Ajax, and Odysseus.

Phoenix died and buried by Neoptolemus.

There are many pieces of art with this mythical creature. Artists drew and created paintings about Phoenix, son of Amyntor.

Chiron.

Chiron was creature in Greek mythology. He was a centaur. Chiron's parents were Cronus and Philyra.

He was kind. Chiron helped other gods and goddesses. Many characters of legends were his students. Chiron has his own constellation.

There are many paintings and statues about this characters.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/sagittarius-centaur-shooting-arrow-two-additional-126067985?src=5P_AGAHxwG8CE__C8lMp8A-1-9



Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/chiron-centaur-cupid-statue-furietti-centaurs-77084005?src=5P_AGAHxwG8CE__C8lMp8A-1-0



Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/centaur-archer-forest-744335128?src=5P_AGAHxwG8CE__C8lMp8A-1-13

Centaur.

Centaur is a creature in Greek mythology. It's a hybrid of a human and a horse.

Centaurs can be good or evil. Also, they are popular in fantasy.

Many heroes were friends and enemies with these creatures. For example, Chiron was a teacher of Achilles.

There are many pictures and statues, myths and legends about Centaurs.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-vector/ancient-greece-scene-black-figure-pottery-550949812?src=XHScHHs5jkbnl6UjOhphhg-1-13



Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-vector/centaur-bow-arrow-1094940002?src=XHScHHs5jkbnl6UjOhphhg-2-91



Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-illustration/3d-rendering-portrait-male-centaur-pinup-1124432096?src=XHScHHs5jkbnl6UjOhphhg-1-10