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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Pan (/ pæn /; [2] Ancient Greek: Πάν, romanized: Pán) is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, rustic music and impromptus, and companion of the nymphs. [3] He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or satyr.
The mythological stories involving Pan usually involve his romantic interest in a lovely goddess of the woods who spurns his advances and gets turned into an inanimate object to escape him or who otherwise flees from his ugly appearance. One story concerns Syrinx, a beautiful wood nymph.
4 maj 2020 · While the Olympian gods represented the lofty ideals of the city, Pan was a bit more wild. The god of the countryside, shepherds, and mountainsides, Pan had dominion over a side of Greek life that was closer to nature than the great temples and marketplaces of the city.
20 maj 2023 · Pan may have emerged as a deity of the Mycenaean period (ca. 1600–1050 BCE) named “Aegipan” (Αἰγίπαν/Aigípan), a kind of goat god of shepherds. Pan’s origins may also be connected with the early Indian god Pushan, whose name is cognate with his.
The study shows that myths, cult, and features of Pan thematically, theologically, and geographically intersected with those of Jesus as presented in the gospel of Mark.
Pan was born a mature child in Arcadia; his distinct appearance (half goat, half man) delighted the hearts of all gods, which is why they named him “Pan” (meaning “all”). In addition, Pan’s name is the basis from which the word panic is ultimately derived.
25 paź 2023 · Introduction: In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, Pan stands out as a captivating embodiment of nature and wilderness. With his goat-like features and mischievous spirit, this deity not only played a pivotal role in ancient tales but also resonates with contemporary audiences.
