The mythical creature known as the centaur has been a popular subject in literature, art, and film for centuries. While "centaur" is the most common term used to describe this hybrid creature, there are a number of synonyms that can be used to offer variations on this theme. Some alternative names for the centaur include "horseman," "horse-human," "man-horse," "equinoid," and "hippocentaur." In some cultures, the centaur is also known as a "kentaur" or "kentauros." Whatever name it goes by, the centaur remains a fascinating and enduring symbol of power, freedom, and wildness.