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natural expression. In pl. 25, jig. 10, he appears leaning against’ a stump 
to which his cymbals are hung, pressing a bunch of grapes into a goblet, 
and his head crowned with ivy: on the coin (fig. 11) he is seated on the 
ground near a vine, his right hand holding a drinking cup. The inscription 
NAZION signifies coin of the Naxians. On another coin (fig. 12 @ and 0) 
he is riding backwards on an ass, holding‘a wine cup. The reverse shows 
a dota (double-handled vessel), with the inscription MENAAIH, a coin of 
Mende, a city of Macedonia. 
_ As Pan had numerous Panisks, so the progeny of Silenos was extensive. 
They differed from their father in having pointed ears, and a tail on the 
back. One class among them (pl. 28, jig. 13) may be designated as 
genuine tipplers. They are of large, well-set frame, reclining comfortably 
upon deer-skins spread beneath them. A large wine-skin serves them fora 
pillow, and near them lies a drinking vessel. Their capacious bellies, flat 
and broad faces, short stumpy noses, pouting lips, and vinous joviality 
embody the perfect ideal of animal enjoyment. Another class of Silenoi 
is better shaped (pl. 24, jig. 18). This class is of vigorous, slender form, 
and by agility and swiftness especially fitted for dancing and sporting. 
The figure here given stands quiet and thoughtful, the elbow resting on a 
skin spread over a stump, and the right hand holding a thyrsus. 
_ 8. Priaros was the misshapen son of Dionysos (pl. 25, fig. 13) and a 
rural god in high repute at Lampsacus. Hebe has adorned his hair with 
vines and fruits; his right hand usually holds a scythe or pruning knife, 
and his cloak is filled with the fruits of the season. 
4. The Saryrs bear a strong resemblance to the Silenoi, and were always 
represented as youthful. They had pointed ears and goats’ tails, frequented 
the fields and mountains, and joined in the company and sports of Dionysos. 
We see a Satyr (pl. 25, fig. 2) in the act of presenting a sacrifice, and for 
that reason carrying a torch and fruits. Near by is the tiger sacred to 
Dionysos. The figure behind him is one of the Bacchantes (priestesses of 
Dionysos) playing on a double flute or pipe. Like the Menades (pl. 21, 
jig. 21), they belonged to the land nymphs, and composed part of the train 
of Dionysos. | 
Besides the Bacchantes and Meenades, who were especially connected 
with Dionysos, the Grecian mythology recognised numerous mountain and 
forest nymphs, usually forming part of the train of Artemis. Pl. 20, jig. 
16, represents such a nymph leading two hounds and carrying a horn, and 
another with the quiver on her back guiding a pair of bridled stags. 
8. GopprEssEs oF Time. 
The Hora, or Hours, were honored not only as goddesses of time, but 
also of order, beauty, and loveliness, and as goddesses of the seasons. They 
were daughters of Zeus and Themis, and were named Dike (Justice), 
Eunomia (Order), and irene (Peace). In time their number was 
increased to tour, and still later to eleven, though four was the most common. 
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