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Pan, the God of the Shepherds in greek mythology
Sculpture of satyr Pan teaching his lover ("eromenos"), the shepherd Daphnis, to play the panpipes; ca. 100 B.C. Found in Pompeii. Source: Wikipedia


Pan was a lascivious Satyr of the mountains and the God of the Shepherds and the Flocks

Pan, meaning "all" in the Greek language, was the most famous of the Satyrs and a son of Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the gods and the Nymph Penelope(or Dryope).

Pan was an ugly satyr with a long beard, sharp ears, goat legs and horns. Almost none thought highly of Pan, not even his mother, who run away horrified and full of disgust when she saw Pan for the very first time.

However, Pan was actually a kind-hearted god. Many times he is depicted holding a pipe, delighting the gods with his divine melodies. His sacred tree was the pine tree.

odd information about panThe modern word "panic" was named in Pan's honour, since a sudden appearance of his would easily cause overwhelming fear and terror.


            Myths about Pan


            Statues and Pictures of Pan


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