Does anyone know of Celtic equivalents (or close) of the Latin and Greek fauns or satyrs? Also interested in any Norse, Saxon or other Germanic equivalents.
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Re: Fauns and Satyrs
I only know of the Glaistig, who is a female half goat from Scottish myths. And there is also Krampus, a half goat, half demon from I think Christian folklore.
Other than those two I don't know about many other pantheons having Faun like creatures than the Greek/Roman pantheon.
You could search this list on Wikipedia for horned ones The two I mentioned are on it as well.
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Re: Fauns and Satyrs
Thanks. Following your links into various rabbit holes i found reference to Cernunnos, a cthonic deity often associated with horned gods. This may the closest to what i wanted, even if not physically identical.
This character may also have links with Shakespeare's portrayal of Oberon from A Midsummer's Night Dream. Is anyone versed well enough in Celtic mythology and Shakespeare's works to comment?
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