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What Are Satyrs?
The Satyrs are goat-legged romancers of Grecian plays and skillful manipulators of the Pan pipes. They bear the name of the God they are so known for accompanying. They symbolize hedonism and sexuality, from the horns atop their head to the wand of Dionysus they carry, tipped with a pine cone. The overall shape of the satyr depicts a rather blatant image.
They dance, drink, and play, all in the wildest areas, and throughout all, they hunt and pursue the nymphs, creatures who may be fae, or some form of divine spirit as they are often portrayed. Either way, they attract lovely creatures and lovely things and enjoy all the pleasure and madness brought on by life.
Also, you will find them joyfully dancing, singing, and drinking, often to excess as they celebrate the madness of passion and the drink the god Dionysus is famous for.
Characteristics Of Satyrs
The Satyr is the very embodiment of nature and wildness. As such they are in direct conflict with all things based on culture, civilization, and town and city living. Also, they were creatures of the borders. There is some debate about whether fauns and satyrs are the same creatures.
Mythologies, witnesses, and stories disagree on the exact nature of the Satyr. Also, some say that the satyrs have female companions called Satyresses. Also, there are in turn child Satyrs, as one might naturally assume. Others say that they pursue the nymphs and that successfully catching one is where new satyrs come from. Largely this is unknown, and it might be best to ask them.
As an interesting note, the male version of nymphomania (which is an actual disruptive condition) is known as Satyriasis, and the reason for this association is fairly obvious when one takes into account the Satyr’s lecherous nature.
Fauns and Satyrs
Interestingly, Fauns and Satyrs get angry easily. But the two are not the same creature. Fauns are nature spirits who cause fear in men traveling in wild places, as opposed to the more protective and playful Satyr.
Avoid those areas you think may be inhabited by Satyr. They dislike the presence of ‘civilized’ folk, preferring to be left to their wildness and chasing nymphs. However, you should try to communicate with them. It is best to start with an offering of grapes and wine. And, the music of pan pipes will attract their attention.
If you respect their space, give it to them, and show yourself to be an ally. Also, if ever their wild places are threatened, you may be able to find a friend in them.