Faunus / Pan. Pan is a god in Greek mythology associated with nature, shepherds, flocks, and rustic music.
He is often depicted in art as a symbol of fertility, wildness, and the untamed aspects of the natural world. Typically Pan is depicted as a half-human, half-goat figure, with the upper body of a man and the lower body, legs, and horns of a goat.
This hybrid form, known as a faun or satyr, emphasizes his connection to nature and the animal world. Oftern he is playing a musical instrument, particularly the pan flute or pan pipes, which he is said to have invented.
Pan is frequently depicted in natural settings, such as woodlands, forests, or mountains, reflecting his role as a god of nature and protector of wild places. He may be shown surrounded by trees, plants, or animals, emphasizing his connection to the environment.
Also he portrayed in the company of nymphs, who are minor female deities associated with nature and the wilderness. One common theme is his pursuit of nymphs, who are often shown fleeing from his amorous advances. These scenes emphasize Pan's lustful and mischievous nature, as well as the contrast between his wild, untamed character and the grace and beauty of the nymphs. A popular episode from the myth of Pan involves his pursuit of the nymph Syrinx, who was transformed into a bed of reeds to escape his advances. In art, this scene may be depicted as a moment of tensio