Eurytion the Centaur

Eurytion is a figure from Greek Mythology. He is a Centaur who forced Dexamenus to betroth his daughter to him, but was killed by Heracles.

Myth:
There are three versions of the myth of Eurytion:
 * In the first, Eurytion forces Dexamenus to betroth Mnesimache to him. Heracles shows up and kills Eurytion to rescue the bride.
 * In the second, he forces Dexamenus to betroth Heracles' future wife, Deianira, to him. He appears after Heracles has departed, however Heracles reappears just in time to slay him.
 * In the third, he threatens violence against Hippolyte at her wedding, for she is to be married to Azan. Heracles is also attending the wedding and kills him.