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Dancing Satyr Three figures made from painted terracotta: 8.4 x 11 x 5.6/9.8 x 10.8/9.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm, Boeotia, 500–475 BC The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio |
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Depicted as half-man and half-goat or half-horse in Greek
mythology, satyrs were close companions of the god Dionysus. They
embodied the wild and untamed aspects of his nature. Associated with
revelry, fertility, and intoxication, satyrs were known for their
love of music, wine, and chasing nymphs. They often featured in
Dionysian rituals and celebrations, reflecting the untamed joy and
uninhibited behaviour these events encouraged. This set of three
figures was probably used to embellish the rim of a large punch
bowl intended for serving wine. |
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