
In Greek mythology, Satyrs are deities of the woods and mountains. They are the companions of Dionysus (the god of wine and excess). They are half human and half beast; most commonly described as having the upper half of a man and the lower half of a goat; while the upper part of the body is that of a human, they also have the horns of a goat.
Satyrs are described as roguish but faint-hearted folk — subversive and dangerous, yet shy and cowardly. As Dionysiac creatures they are lovers of wine, women, and men, and are ready for every physical pleasure. They roam through the forests and mountains to the music of pipes, cymbals, castanets, and bagpipes, chasing the nymphs (with whom they are obsessed, and whom they often pursue). Nymphs are spirits of nature. They are minor female deities and the protectors of springs, mountains, and rivers. Nymphs are represented as young, pretty girls.
Because of their love of wine, Satyrs are often represented holding winecups, and appear often in the decorations on winecups.
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