I've been wondering recently about the difference between a faun and a satyr, as well as other monsters and fantasy creatures and I'd like to know the opinions of my fellow deviants. SHOULD A HALF MAN AND HALF GOAT BE REFERRED TO AS A SATYR OR A FAUN?
ps. Here are the definitions for both: 1. The faun is a mythological half human–half goat (from the head to the waist being human, but with the addition of goat horns) manifestation of forest and animal spirits that would help or hinder humans at whim. They are often associated with the satyrs of Greek mythology. 2. The satyr one of a class of lustful, drunken woodland gods. In Greek art