satyr
US /ˈsæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈsæt̬.ɚ/
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satiro
one of a class of lustful, drunken woodland gods. In Greek art they were represented as a man with a horse's ears and tail, but in Roman myths as a man with a goat's ears, tail, legs, and horns.
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The ancient vase depicted a playful satyr chasing nymphs through the forest.
L'antico vaso raffigurava un giocoso satiro che inseguiva le ninfe attraverso la foresta.
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In mythology, satyrs are often associated with Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry.
Nella mitologia, i satiri sono spesso associati a Dioniso, il dio del vino e del divertimento.
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lascivo, libertino
a man who has strong sexual desires, especially for young women.
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He was described as a lecherous old satyr, always pursuing younger women.
Fu descritto come un vecchio satiro lascivo, sempre a caccia di donne più giovani.
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Her novel explored the dark side of human nature, including characters who behaved like satyrs.
Il suo romanzo esplorava il lato oscuro della natura umana, inclusi personaggi che si comportavano come satiri.