SATYR
Half human and half goat, satyrs are known for being wild and carefree. They’re also known for their love of spirits—all too fitting, as they are the companions of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine. Revelers by nature, they’re often seen playing musical instruments, especially the panpipe. In mythology, satyrs are almost exclusively male—but don’t let that put a damper on your creativity.
Satyr Features Satyrs’ legs resemble the hind legs of a goat. They also have goatlike horns and ears, and they usually wear their curly hair and beards long. Some paintings on Greek pottery show satyrs with long horse tails (left), rather than short goat ...
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