Much beloved and celebrated, the Pagan god, Pan is widely regarded as a carefree god of nature, shepherds and flocks, and of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music. Indeed the piped musical instrument with which he is so often depicted has become known simply as "Pan pipes." Perhaps more commonly though, he is known for his love of Nymphs and women, he is often seen chasing them through the forest, as they frequently flee his advances. Fields, groves, and wooded glens are all considered his places, and because of this he is frequently revered as a god of fertility, and the season of spring. Interestingly, he is frequently depicted as a Satyr; a man with goat legs and feet and the upper body of a man. He also possesses the horns and ears of a goat, and is frequently depicted as bearded, with wavy or curly hair in a fashion common to the ancient Greeks. Because of this, many people regard him as the origin of the Horned God and many other such figures of faith, including some Christian imagery.
In this delightful statue he is shown in traditional form, with the lower body of a goat and the upper body of a man, struggling at his "play" with two nude nymphs, both of whom are portrayed within the traditional Greek images of feminine beauty. Tugging at his arms and, the Nymphs seem to laugh and play as Pan digs in his hoofed feet, struggling to keep from going where they tug with a wild expression of dismay upon his face. Indeed it seems one of Pan's tricks has turned back upon him here, creating another legend of the playful antics of the lively Greek god. The whole merry scene has been immortalized in cold cast resin, and hand painted so as to appear to be crafted of bronze. Heavy-weight and classically styled, it measures 7" tall by 7" at its widest point. This is the perfect piece for your altar, desk, bookshelf or where ever else in your home you might want to celebrate this beloved nature God.
