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What were the powers and responsibility of Pan in greek mythology?
Pan was the god of nature and wildlife so he was responsible of looking after nature and wildlife and he made the reed pipes.
What does 'Syrinx' refer to in classical mythology?
In Greek mythology, Syrinx was the name of a river nymph who was pursued by the god Pan. To escape his attentions, she was turned into a stand of reeds along the riverbank. These hollow reeds fashioned into a set of pipes for playing music became known as syrinx, and the god Pan is often depicted playing them.
What are ancient greek pipes made of?
wood or reeds
What is a half man half goat?
In greek mythology it is called a Satyr. The Romans took the same creature and called it a Faun.This word come from Faunus, the Roman forest god comparable to the Greek god Pan, god of shepherds and flocks, of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music; son of Hermes.His symbol is the Pan Pipes. Later the satyrs of Roman mythology adopted the chimeric characteristics.His Roman counter-part is Faunus.
Who is the piper in greek myth?
Pan - the god of shepherds and flocks - was always depicted with a set of pan-pipes.... a series of reeds of diminishing lengths, which he used to make music.
