Head of a laughing satyr
Head of a laughing satyr
3D
Published 2018-01-30T12:12:57+00:00
Roman replica (AD 1st c.) after a Greek original of the 2nd c. BC.
In Greek mythology, a satyr is the member of a troop of ithyphallic male companions of Dionysus; they usually have horse-like ears and tails, as well as permanent, exaggerated erections. They spent their time drinking, dancing, and chasing nymphs.
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| Date de publication | 30/01/2018 |
| Complexité | Medium |
| Titre | Head of a laughing satyr |
| Date | AD 1st c. |
| Accession | Inv. 13 |
| Medium | Marble |
| Credit | Liebieghaus |
| Record | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyr |
| Localisation | Liebieghaus, Frankfurt |
