Satyr (noun)

1. A creature in Greek mythology having the upper body of a man and the lower body and horns of a goat, associated with the god Dionysus and the wild and orgiastic aspects of nature.
2. A lecherous or lascivious man.

Origin:

From latin satyrus, from greek saturos, of uncertain origin.

Examples:

1. In Greek mythology, satyrs were associated with the god Dionysus and were known for their wild, orgiastic behavior.
2. The artist's painting depicted a group of satyrs engaging in drunken revelry.
3. The novel's protagonist is a modern-day satyr, a man whose lecherous behavior causes him to lose everything he holds dear.
4. The movie's villain is a wealthy businessman who is also a satyr, preying on young women.
5. The Greek word saturos gave rise to the English word satyr, meaning a creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a goat, associated with the wild and orgiastic aspects of nature, as well as a lecherous or lascivious man.