Nota: La traducción de esta entrada está actualmente en revisión de calidad, por lo que parte del contenido se muestra temporalmente solo en inglés.
Esta entrada aún no se ha traducido a tu idioma, así que se muestra el original a continuación.
satyr
The term carries a strong association with hedonism and unrestrained desire. In its mythological sense, it evokes the wild, untamed nature of the forest and the chaotic energy of Dionysian revelry, often blending the human and the animal to symbolize the struggle between civilization and instinct.
When applied to a person, the word functions as a pejorative or a sharp characterization. It suggests a lack of moral restraint and a predatory or obsessive nature regarding sexual pursuit, making it significantly more critical and specific than general terms like "lecher" or "womanizer."
Meanings
Examples
The satyr played a haunting melody on his pan flute.
Ancient Greek pottery often depicts the satyr as a mischievous companion of Dionysus.
Look at that statue of a satyr with its curved horns and goat legs.
He behaves like a complete satyr whenever he is around beautiful women.
The forest was said to be guarded by a wild satyr who lured travelers astray.
I wonder if the satyr in the story is actually a symbol of untamed nature.
The play features a satyr who provides comic relief through his lustful antics.