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FaunusIn Roman mythology, one of the oldest Italian deities; god of fertility and prophecy; protector of agriculturists and shepherds. He was later identified with the Greek Pan and represented with goat's ears, horns, tail, and hind legs. Later Roman writers confused Greek satyrs (drunken, lustful, woodland creatures) with goat-footed fauni. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In shadier Bower More sacred and sequesterd, though but feignd, PAN or SILVANUS never slept, nor Nymph, Nor FAUNUS haunted. |
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