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Satyrs, the minor forest gods of Greek mythology, had the face, torso, and arms of a man, the ears and tail of a goat, and two goatlike legs. Fond of the pleasures associated with Dionysus (or Bacchus), the god of wine, they were full of playful and sometimes violent energies, and spent much of their time chasing the beautiful nature spirits known as nymphs. Satyrs show up over and over in ancient art. The Greek god Pan, with his reed pipes and mischievous delight in life, had the appearance and character of a satyr but greater powers. Notice how satyr is pronounced; it's quite different from satire.
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Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
Other frescos show the sensual embrace of a satyr (a half-man, half-goat) and a nymph (a maiden goddess).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
In ancient Greece, satyrs were considered wild creatures.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
The alterations also removed the putti, or cherubs, tugging at the goddesses’ robes and satyrs peeking in on the scene from the trees.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024
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“Satyr.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satyr. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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