How is it that living the life of excess is so much fun, yet it’s so bad for you? The existence of fanciful goat men in Greek Mythology is a fun dynamic in this way. Those pan-flute playing, wine-drinking, pot-bellied satyrs of lore that dance and prance to Dionysian tunes in a grove in a great big circle leave a strong imprint in the minds of readers. But where do these creatures come from? And, what do they mean symbolically? Is it all just wine and merriment? Understanding a little bit about more about our goat friends of lore, can help us make sense of Greek Mythology and our own vices.