August 27: Centaurs

‘In Greek mythology, the Centaurs (Greek: Κένταυροι) are a race of creatures composed of part human and part horse.’

August 10: Salt

‘In ancient times, salt was a precious commodity that could drastically affect entire nations. So much so that early Roman soldiers were partly paid in special salt rations called ‘Salarium Argentum’ – salt money in Latin.’ Forerunner of the English word ‘salary.’