satyr — a woodland god in Greek mythology with a man's body and a goat's legs, horns, and tail, known for lustfulness and revelry
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a woodland god in Greek mythology with a man's body and a goat's legs, horns, and tail, known for lustfulness and revelry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪtər/
Korean meaning: 그리스 신화에서 사람의 몸과 염소의 다리, 뿔, 꼬리를 가진 숲의 신으로, 호색과 향락으로 유명함
Korean pronunciation: 세이-터 (강세: 세이)
Example Sentences
- The museum's Greek pottery featured a mischievous satyr playing a flute.
- In the comedy, the actor dressed as a satyr kept tripping over his fake goat legs.
- Classical literature often describes satyrs as companions of Dionysus, the god of wine.
satyr
NOUN//ˈseɪtər//
a woodland god in Greek mythology with a man's body and a goat's legs, horns, and tail, known for lustfulness and revelry
Mythical woodland creature with goat features
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Even a wild satyr finds solace in prayer, accompanied by a mystical player.
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Origin
From Latin 'satyr' and Greek 'satyros' (σάτυρος), possibly derived from a pre-Greek language source. The term entered English through Latin and Greek classical literature and mythology.
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“The museum's Greek pottery featured a mischievous satyr playing a flute.”
“In the comedy, the actor dressed as a satyr kept tripping over his fake goat legs.”
“Classical literature often describes satyrs as companions of Dionysus, the god of wine.”
“The garden statue of a satyr scared the mailman every morning.”
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