Cynosure

Cynosure: the center of attention.  Think of a dinosaur.  He is always the cynosure.  Incidentally, if I were half horse, and half man, I would be the centaur of attention. A Cynosure can also be something that serves as a guide.  Polaris, in the constellation Ursa...

Aegis

Aegis: a shield, or protective armor; protective influence or power. Aegis comes from the Greek word Αιγίς.  The Aegis was the shield of Zeus in Greek mythology.  Though made of goatskin, it was extremely strong. These days, if you are under the aegis of someone, you...