The Pelion region (at Thessaly towards the Pagasitic Gulf) is known as the home of the Centaurs and the summer playground of the Olympian gods. The Pelion region was known as the 'healing mountains' because the slopes were prolific with both medicinal and magical plants. 'Healing waters' flow in the crystal clear mountain streams. Pelion is the home of Chiron, the most famous of the Centaurs, known for his healing and mentoring.