satyrs (Meaning)
satyrs
any of various satyrid butterflies, a lecherous man, a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry, a forest god believed by the ancient Greeks to have the ears and tail of a horse or goat and to enjoy rowdy pleasures, a man having strong sexual desire, one having satyriasis
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satyrs Sentence Examples
- The mischievous satyrs danced and frolicked in the forest, their laughter echoing through the trees.
- Pan, the god of shepherds and satyrs, was renowned for his randy nature and keen eye for nymphs.
- The tale of Orpheus and Eurydice was said to have been interrupted by a band of amorous satyrs.
- In ancient Greece, satyrs were often depicted as half-man, half-goat creatures with playful spirits.
- The satyr was a common motif in Dionysian festivals, where they were associated with wine, revelry, and sexuality.
- The legendary king Midas was cursed with the ears of a satyr after angering the god Apollo.
- The satyrs were sometimes considered as protective guardians of the wild and uncultivated.
- In Roman literature, satyrs were known as Fauns and were associated with forests and springtime.
- The term "satyr" has been used to describe lustful and debauched individuals, particularly in the realm of art and literature.
- The image of the satyr has endured through centuries, inspiring both fascination and moral lessons about the dangers of excess and licentiousness.
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any of various satyrid butterflies, a lecherous man, a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian r
wolves, lovers,womanizers, lotharios, Casanovas, philanderers,lechers, Don Juans, mashers, whoremasters
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The mischievous satyrs danced and frolicked in the forest, their laughter echoing through the trees.
Pan, the god of shepherds and satyrs, was renowned for his randy nature and keen eye for nymphs.
The tale of Orpheus and Eurydice was said to have been interrupted by a band of amorous satyrs.
In ancient Greece, satyrs were often depicted as half-man, half-goat creatures with playful spirits.
