The dancing Satyr - Mazara del Vallo
Eternal dance of the Satyr In 1998 a fishing boat of the fleet of Mazara found in the Channel of Sicily a life size bronze statue of a Dancing Satyr.
The experts are still unsure on the dating. It is likely to be the work of a Greek artist of the 4th century BC. The ship where it was founded dates back to a period between the 2th and the 2 th century BC.
What the dancing Satyr is ? - It is likely that the statue was part of a larger group representing a Dionysiac rite to which satyrs were normally associated.
The participation to the orgiastic frenzy explains the excessive arched position of the body. The dancing satyr deserves to be seen: the author knew very well how to express elegance and dynamism.
Where it is ? - Since 2005, after being restored, it has been exhibited at the Satyr Museum created in the deconsecrated church of St. Egidio in Plebiscito square. It leaves this place only for national and international events that require its presence.
In his honor has been recently founded the Satyr Cup: a sailing competition for deep-sea boat which takes place every year in September in the sea of Mazara. Satyr Museum
Where: deconsecrated Church S. Egidio - Plebiscito Square.
Phone: (+39) 0923 933917 Opening Hours: All open days including Sundays and bank holidays from 09.00 to 19.15 (last entry). Full ticket: Euro 6.00. Euro 3,00 reduced ticket. (For visitors of age from 18 to 25 years and for teachers with post indefinitely). Free ticket for visitors who have not completed 18 years.
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