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- noun Plural form of
satyr .
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Examples
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The Romans called their satyrs Fauni, Panes, and Sylvani.
Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales Elias Owen
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"I am a corpse, one of those whom the heathen call satyrs, and by them were snared into idolatry."
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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_ All the principal and main posts of the said frame and stage forward shall be square, and wrought pilaster-wise, with carved proportions called satyrs to be placed and set on the top of every of the said posts.
Shakespearean Playhouses A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration Joseph Quincy Adams 1913
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Passion plucks no berries from the myrtle and ivy, nor calls upon Arethuse and Mincius, nor tells of rough "satyrs" and "fauns with cloven heel."
Lives of the English Poets : Waller, Milton, Cowley Samuel Johnson 1746
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I haven't made up a name yet, or a background, though satyrs don't need much background.
thinking about new characters nathreee 2009
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Then, at Omen we met a groep of npc satyrs and my idea for a satyr was born.
thinking about new characters nathreee 2009
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This musical presents a rock band composed of satyrs who tell the story of Odysseus as he lands on an island with a cyclops and must defeat the monster so he can escape and continue on his lengthy journey home.
Michael Giltz: Theater: NYMF #3 -- Chorus Girls, Satyrs, And Song Cycles Michael Giltz 2011
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Twilightbanana and I always enjoy making animal sounds at each other, so he liked my idea and we agreed to be satyrs together, only we haven't decide yet when and where.
thinking about new characters nathreee 2009
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And finally: do you know a fantasy larp event where two satyrs would have some fun?
thoughts on lrp and characters nathreee 2010
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Pompeian society famously had its licentious side—not without humor—and some naughty bits are here too, including outrageously well-endowed satyrs and an amazing flying phallus with dangling bronze bells.
The Gracious Art of Living Judy Fayard 2011
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