satyrs Greek One of a class of woodland and mountain spirits attendant on Dionysus.
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satyrs Greek One of a class of woodland and mountain spirits attendant on Dionysus. They are usually shown as part human and part goat or monkey. The satyrs were noted for riotousness and mischief, terrifying herdsmen and shepherds, and chasing after Nymphs. One legend relates that the satyrs were originally men, sons of Hermes and Iphthima. The goddess Hera turned them into half human beasts to punish them for neglecting to keep watch over Dionysus. They were ever after faithful to the god and accompanied him to all his festivals. Medieval Christian art used the satyrs as images of the devil.
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