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Satyr
        (sa'tyr or sat'yr), a sylvan deity or demigod of Greek mythology, represented as a monster, part man and part goat. Isa 13:21; 34:14 The Hebrew word signifies "hairy" or "rough," and is frequently applied to "he-goats." In the passages cited it probably refers to demons of woods and desert places. Comp. Le 17:7; 2Ch 11:15


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Smith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'satyr' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
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