The Satyr - Sydney, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
S 33° 51.519 E 151° 12.923
56H E 334911 N 6252083
Figurative sculpture of a Satyr, a mythical creature located at the Royal Botanic Gardens near the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.
Waymark Code: WMFRBN
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 11/22/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The Satyr, a mythical creature of half man and half goat and are deities of the woods and mountains. He was a companion of of the gods Pan and Dionysus. This bronze sculpture was cast in 1924. The artist, Frank ‘Guy’ Lynch, used his brother as his model for the upper portion of the sculpture.
Time Period: Ancient

Approximate Date of Epic Period: Ancient Greek Mythology: 520-500 BC

Epic Type: Mythical

Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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