Bible Dictionaries
Satyr
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Hairy one. Mentioned in Greek mythology as a creature composed of a man and a goat, supposed to inhabit wild and desolate regions. The Hebrew word is rendered also "goat" (Leviticus 4:24 ) and "devil", i.e., an idol in the form of a goat (17:7; 2 Chronicles 11:15 ). When it is said (Isaiah 13:21; comp 34:14) "the satyrs shall dance there," the meaning is that the place referred to shall become a desolate waste. Some render the Hebrew word "baboon," a species of which is found in Babylonia. Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Satyr'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/satyr.html. 1897.