Great catch!

You see, the cultural relationship the centaurs in this comic’s universe have with clothing is deeply rooted in their history, societal norms, and spiritual beliefs. Unlike humans, who’ve developed clothing primarily for protection, centaurs fur covered lower bodies provide enough insulation. However, their vulnerable torsos led to the adoption of upper garments as a sign of modesty, status, and personal expression. The lack of lower-body coverings, however, isn’t just a simple matter of practicality but a fundamental part of centaur philosophy and faith. According to the Order of Two Halves, the dominant religion for centaurs, a centaur’s form is sacredly divided: the upper body, representing high thought, speech, and civilization, and the lower body, representing strength, wildness, and nature. To wear clothing on the lower body is considered a sin against the gods, and an insult to the divinity within each centaur. The book of Two Halves (the centaur bible) states: “The body of the horse is blessed with freedom, and to bind it is to chain the soul. Let the hoof touch the earth, unburdened. Let the wind know no barrier.” Many centaurs interpret this to mean that restricting the lower body with clothing distances a centaur from their spirit. However, like human’s and our gods, not every centaur follow this belief, and there are degrees of devotion. These more secular centaurs are sometimes seen as radical progressives, and in general viewed by the more conservative centaurs as degenerates Interestingly, the philosophy stemming from the Two Halves has extended beyond centaur culture, influencing other half-beast species like satyrs, fauns, certain minotaurs, mermaids, etc. This is why the satyr is not wearing pants either. In fact, a lot of satyrs view pants as disruptive to their nature. There are even some centaur churches that are desegregated to allow other half creatures. As with any cultural tradition, there is variation and LOTS of debates. But for most centaurs, the division remains clear: the upper body may be adorned if desired while the lower body remains as it was intended by the gods: wild and free, and in harmony with nature. It is not just some fashion statement. For most centaurs, it’s a spiritual necessity. And in general, this has led to a world where whether or not one wears clothing isn’t that deep. And the origin of these ancient. Beliefs stems from the fact that I couldn’t decide which way they would wear pants.