(in ancient mythology), a species of de- mi-gods who dwelt in the woods. They are represented as monsters, half-men, and half-goats; having horns on their heads, a hairy body, with the feet and tail of a goat. They are generally in the train that follows Bacchus. As the poets supposed that they were re- markable for piercing eyes and keen rivalry, they have placed them in the same pictures with the Graces, Loves, and even with Venus herself.