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satyric
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Princeton's WordNet
satyric, satyricaladjective
of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr
"this satyric old man pursues young girls"
Wiktionary
satyricadjective
Of or pertaining to a satyr.
Etymology: From σατυρικός, from σάτυρος
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satyric
The satyr play is a form of Attic theatre performance related to both comedy and tragedy. It preserves theatrical elements of dialogue, actors speaking verse, a chorus that dances and sings, masks and costumes. Its relationship to tragedy is strong; satyr plays were written by tragedians, and satyr plays were performed in the Dionysian festival following the performance of a group of three tragedies. The satyr play’s mythological-heroic stories and the style of language are similar to that of the tragedies. Its connection with comedy is also significant – it has similar plots, titles, themes, characters, and happy endings. The remarkable feature of the satyr play is the chorus of satyrs, with their costumes that focus on the phallus, and with their language, which uses wordplay, sexual innuendos, references to breasts, farting, erections, and other references that do not occur in tragedy. As Mark Griffith points out, the satyr play was "not merely a deeply traditional Dionysiac ritual, but also generally accepted as the most appropriate and satisfying conclusion to the city’s most complex and prestigious cultural event of the year."The satyric drama may be traced back to Pratinas of Phlius, c. 500 BC. After settling in Athens, he probably adapted the dithyramb, customary in his native home, with its chorus of satyrs, to complement the form of tragedy which had been recently invented in Athens. It met with approval and was further developed by his son Aristeas, by Choerilus, by Aeschylus, and others.
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satyric
Satyric refers to resembling or related to satyrs (a mythological creature in ancient Greek stories), or to the characteristics they represent such as lewdness, revelry, or mockery. It may also refer to "satyr play," a type of ancient Greek comedy featuring these creatures. In a larger sense, it might be used to describe anything that is lewd, obscene, or grotesquely humorous.
Webster Dictionary
Satyricadjective
alt. of Satyrical
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of satyric in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of satyric in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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