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= ‍ Do satyrs excite you? Have you seen them in movies and wondered about them? Well this page will leave you wondering no more! Enjoy wonderful stories and background information on these super satyrs. = **__ ORIGIN  __** ‍The origin of satyr as found on dictionary.com is the following... ‍Satyr ‍Woodland deity, companion of Bacchus, late 14c., from L. satyrus, from Gk. satyros, of unknown origin. In pre-Roman Gk. art, a man-like being with the tail and ears of a horse, the modern conception of being part man, part goat, is from Roman sculptors, who seem to have assimilated them to the fauns of native mythology. In some Eng. bibles used curiously to translate Heb. se'irim, a type of hairy monster superstitiously believed to inhabit desert The mythological creatures Satyrs are typically seen with the sex drive in both Greek and Roman mythology. Supposedly, satyrs were some male friends that accompanied Dionysus and Pan, while they were roaming the woods and mountains.
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In appearance, all Satyrs have goat like features, some of which may even shine through to their mortal seeming. Satyrs possess horns that vary in size and shape, and often grow longer as the Satyr ages. Most Satyrs are quite hairy; both sexes tend to wear their hair long, and rarely shave, not that it would do much good anyhow. Satyrs have goat legs, complete with cloven hooves, and many possess animal tails of various lengths. ======



**__MYTHOLOGICAL STORIES __** MARSYAS was a Phrygian [|Satyr] who first composed tunes for the flute. He obtained his instrument from [|Athena]. Later, Marsyas dared challenge the god [|Apollon] to a contest. The Satyr inevitably lost, when, in the second round, the god demanded they play their instruments upside-down. As punishment for letting his hubris get the best of him, Apollon had Marsyas tied to a tree and flayed,  stripped off the skin , him alive. The gods in their pity then transformed him into a mountain stream.

Pan, meaning "all" in the Greek language, was the most famous of the Satyrs and a son of Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the gods and the Nymph Penelope (or Dryope). Pan was an ugly satyr with a long beard, sharp ears, goat legs and horns. Almost none thought highly of Pan, not even his mother, who runs away horrified and full of disgust when she saw Pan for the very first time. However, Pan was actually a kind-hearted god. Many times, he is depicted holding a pipe, delighting the gods with his divine melodies. His sacred tree was the pine tree. Odd information about Pan. The modern word "panic" was named in Pan's honor, since a sudden appearance of his would easily cause overwhelming fear and terror.

**__IMPORTANCE __** It is from satyrs that the word satire originates and its use in literature and theatre. The Greeks wrote satyr plays, which were usually light-hearted follow-ups to tragedies, usually featured in Athenian festivals honoring Dionysus.



**__MODERN REFERENCES __** Satyrs make numerous appearances in films today, including Phil in Disney's Hercules, baby satyrs in Fantasia, Mr.Tumnus in C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, and in a ton of video games.



**__SOURCES __** "Mythical Creatures: Satyrs - by M. Lee - Helium." //Helium - Where Knowledge Rules//. Web. 06 Jan. 2012. .

"MARSYAS: Satyr of Lydia | Greek Mythology, W/ Pictures." //THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Exploring Mythology & the Greek Gods in Classical Literature & Art//. Web. 06 Jan. 2012

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