Satyrion

{{notability|date=May 2026}} In Greek mythology, '''Satyrion''' or '''Satyria''' was a nymph perhaps from the region of Taranto, Italy. Her union with the god Poseidon produced Taras, eponymous founder of Taras.<ref name=":0">Pausanias, 10.10.8</ref><ref>Probus on Virgil's ''Georgics'', 2. 197</ref>

== Other use ==

* '''Satyrions''' is a former name for orchids from their connection to satyrs. (''see Orchis'') * '''Satyrion''' is also a name for ragwort and ancient aphrodisiac made from it. Though it may have been named after the nymph, it more likely derives from the mythical and lustful satyrs. This aphrodisiac is mentioned twice in the Satyricon of Petronius. * '''Satyrion''' ({{langx|grc|Σατύριον}}), the ancient name of Saturo at Italy near the Taranto.<ref>Stephanus of Byzantium, s.v. ''[https://topostext.org/work/241#S558.3 S558.3]''</ref>

== Notes == <references /> == References ==

* Pausanias, ''Description of Greece'' with an English Translation by W.H.S. Jones, Litt.D., and H.A. Ormerod, M.A., in 4 Volumes. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1918. [https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Paus.+1.1.1 Online version at the Perseus Digital Library] * Pausanias, ''Graeciae Descriptio.'' ''3 vols''. Leipzig, Teubner. 1903. [https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0159 Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library]. {{Greek-myth-stub}} Category:Nymphs