by Ryan Tuccinardi

The Greek god of shepherds and flocks, who was especially popular in Arcadia. He is a son of the god Hermes.

He was depicted as a satyr with a reed pipe, a shepherd's crook and a branch of pine or crown of pine needles. He had a wrinkled face with a very prominent chin. On his forehead were two horns and his body was hairy. He was a swift runner and climbed rocks with ease.

Pan belonged to the retinue of Dionysus. Pan was also a god of fertility, unbridled male sexuality and carnal desire.

He chased nymphs through the forests and mountains in the shape of a goat.

Pan was not very liked by the other Greek gods.