While building a water line, construction workers in Greece discovered an ancient mosaic depicting a pair of satyrs: mythical hybrid man-animal spirits of nature. Laid into a white pebbled floor ...

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Archaeology & History Ancient Greek Mosaic of Dancing Satyrs Unearthed by Construction Workers. The two mythical figures are associated with the Greek god of wine and revelry, Dionysus.

These figures are representations of satyrs, nature spirits that appear in ancient Greek mythology. Satyrs are often depicted as combining male human traits with those of horse- or goat-like animals.

Satyrs were mischievous followers of Dionysos, the ancient god of wine and theater, so it is not surprising to find one playing with a mask, which here represents the aged satyr Silenus.

Those who are fortunate enough to discuss the ancient foundations of theatre with Kate Maguire, Artistic Director of the Berkshire Theatre Group, discover just how passionate she is about the ...

The mosaic, which is in "an excellent state of conservation," measures 3.3 feet (1.13 meters) wide and was made using pebbles of different colors laid out in a pattern to depict two male satyrs ...

In ancient Greece, satyrs were considered wild creatures. They were often associated with Dionysus , the Greek god of “fertility, wine, vegetation, pleasure, ecstasy and ritual madness,” as ...