satyric (Meaning)

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satyric (a)

of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr

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Alt. of Satyrical

The satyric play, a raucous and bawdy genre, was often performed after tragedies in ancient Greece.
The satyrs, half-human, half-goat creatures, were well-known for their drunken and lascivious behavior.
The satyric poet Aeschylus is credited with introducing the genre to Greek theater.
The satyric chorus often engaged in mocking and satirical commentary on the main characters of the tragedy.
The satyric play's humorous and irreverent tone provided a comedic counterbalance to the weighty themes of tragedy.
Aristophanes, a renowned playwright of the Old Comedy era, wrote numerous satyric plays that poked fun at Athenian society.
The satyric genre declined in popularity during the Hellenistic period, as more sophisticated forms of entertainment emerged.
Despite its decline, the satyric play remains a valuable historical document, providing insight into the bawdy and humorous aspects of ancient Greek culture.
Modern adaptations of satyric plays have attempted to revive the genre, bringing fresh interpretations to these ancient works.
The satyric spirit lives on in contemporary satire and comedy, which often employ humor and mockery to critique society.

of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyrAlt. of Satyrical

passionate, hot, lascivious, excited, immoral, oversexed, lewd, lubricous, wanton, randy

celibate, celibate, chaste, virtuous, moral,moral, monastic, modest, virtuous, pure

The satyric play, a raucous and bawdy genre, was often performed after tragedies in ancient Greece.

The satyrs, half-human, half-goat creatures, were well-known for their drunken and lascivious behavior.

The satyric poet Aeschylus is credited with introducing the genre to Greek theater.

The satyric chorus often engaged in mocking and satirical commentary on the main characters of the tragedy.