| "Satyr" | |
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Type(s) |
Humanoid |
Source |
Greek mythology |
Scale |
medium |
Similar creature(s) |
Faun, Minotaur, Centaur, Satyress |
The satyr is a male humanoid, with the torso of a man, and the legs of a goat. At times they are shown with horns and tails aswell. Some variations have human legs, but still have horns and a tail. A female counterpart exists, but was not part of the original mythos. They are typically linked with virility, music and festivities in general. They play a manner of different musical instruments, the most well-known example being flutes.
Source
Satyrs originate from greek mythology, dating back to around 500 BC.
Media
Satyrs appear in the following media:
Movies
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999), starring Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer and etc.
- Fantasia (1940), Walt Disney Animation
Games
- Astral Terra
- Breach
- Diablo
- Gems of War
- Heroes of Might and Magic IV
- Rift
- The Weaponographist
- Titan Quest
- World of Warcraft
- The Witcher