Satyrs

Satyrs

A Satyr is a half man half goat that lives in the Woods and Forests. He is a worshiper of the God Pan and a companion of Dionysus. They chase after nymphs and they love to play tricks on humans. Satyrs are not immortal like gods, but they grow old and die like humans do. Old satyrs are called Sileni and young satyrs are called Satyrisci. A very known satyr was named Ampelus. He was handsome, loved by the god Dionysus. There are two stories on how Ampelus died. One of which he was killed by a wild bull. When he died, Dionysus grieved and grieved. He then, in dedication to his beloved satyr friend, he transformed Ampelus's body into the first grape vine.The other story was that Ampelus was picking grapes from an elm tree and fell. when he died, Dionysus sent him to the stars as a constellation.



CONNECTION TO THE LIGHTENING Grover is a Satyr. He is Percy's best friend and protector in the lightening thief. They met At Yancy Boarding School.He accompanies Percy in the task to find the master bolt. He saves Percy multiple times including the encounter with Auntie Em, also known as Medusa.

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