Apr 27, 2020 · "One of three centaur burials discovered in 1980 by the Archaeological Society of Argos Orestiko eight kilometers northeast of Volos, Greece." The human bones are real, as are the horse bones. But they were conjoined and staged by a guy named Bill Willers.

Jul 26, 2014 · In 1980, Bill Willers, artist and professor of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, constructed the skeletal remains of The Centaur of Volos from real human bones and the bones of a Shetland pony. The human bones that Willers used were from an anatomical specimen, a human skeleton from India, in the biology department at his university.

Aug 14, 2015 · The anatomy of a centaur (half man, half horse) raises a lot of questions. For instance, which organs go where? And what’s the purpose of having two torsos?

The centaur skeleton and up to three creatures within 5 feet of it magically enter the Ethereal Plane from the Material Plane, or vice versa. An unwilling creature that succeeds on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw can resist this effect.

Jan 15, 2012 · Taking center stage is the centaur, designed by sculptor and zoologist Bill Willers of the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. Entitled "Mythological Wildlife," the exhibit aims to make folks think about how we know what is real, says museum director Richard White.

Jan 10, 2025 · Combining human bones sourced from an anatomical specimen with the remains of a Shetland pony, Willers created a lifelike centaur skeleton. To enhance its authenticity, the bones were stained with tea, giving them a uniform, aged appearance.

Jul 11, 2019 · The centaur specimen, made from the tea-stained bones of a pony and a deteriorating human skeleton, was constructed by Bill Willers, a professor of biology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. It was brought to UT in 1994 by Lyons and Greenberg, professor emeritus in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Feb 3, 2025 · The plaque on “The Centaur of Volos,” first displayed in 1980 at the Madison Art Center in Wisconsin, reads: “One of three centaur burials discovered in 1980 by the Argos Orestiko Archaeological Society, five miles northeast of Volos, Greece.

Mar 2, 2024 · In 1980, the archaeological Society of Argos Orestiko unearthed an intriguing discovery: one of three centaur burials, located just eight kilometres northeast of Volos, Greece. This remarkable find sparked curiosity and led to further exploration.

The exhibit, made by sculptor Bill Willers by combining a study human skeleton with the skeleton of a Shetland pony, is entitled "Do you believe in Centaurs?". According to the exhibitors, it was meant to mislead students in order to make them more critically aware.