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  FAUNUS - LoveToKnow Article on FAUNUS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Faunus also revealed the secrets of the future by strange sounds from the woods, or by visions communicated to those who slept within his precincts in the skin of sacrificed lambs; he was then called Fatuus, and with him was associated his wife or daughter Fatua.
In poetical tradition Faunus is an old king of Latium, the son of Picus (Mars) and father of Latinus, the teacher of agriculture and cattle-breeding, and the introducer of the religious system of the country, honored after death as a tutelary divinity.
Two festivals called Faunalia were celebrated in honor of Faunus, one on the I3th of February in his temple on the island in the Tiher, the other in the country on the 5th of December (Ovid, Fasti, ii.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /F/FA/FAUNUS.htm   (262 words)

  
 Pan (mythology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Roman mythology, Pan's counterpart Faunus was known as the father of Bona Dea (Fauna, his feminine side) and Latinus by the nymph Marica (who was also sometimes Faunus' mother).
Faunus was a Latin king, son of Picus and Canens.
The Faunalia was another festival in Faunus' honor; it took place on December 5.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Faunus   (1121 words)

  
 Fauna and Faunus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Faunus, meaning "the kindly one"is the God of fertility and nature, protector of flocks and agriculture, bee-keeping, fishing, orchards, gardens, wildlife, forests, woodlands, music, dance, farming, medicine, soothsaying.
Faunus is accompanied by the fauns, analogous to the Greek satyrs.
Faunus is most commonly associate with the God Pan, and his sexual prowess is often depicted with an erect priapus.
www.chaosmoon.com /fanafanaus.htm   (906 words)

  
 Faunus
Faunus was a god of the wilds, of mountain pastures and forests, and a god of fertility among pasturalists, who was also seen as a protector of herdsmen and their herds.
Faunus' main rustic festival, the Faunalia, fell on the Nones of December and He also had a festival on the Nones of February.
Faunus was Himself a deity of purification with respect to pastoral herds.
home.tiscali.be /mauk.haemers/collegium_religionis/faunus.htm   (1394 words)

  
 Faunus --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Faunus was originally worshiped throughout the countryside as a bestower of fruitfulness on fields and flocks.
in the Greek mythology of Ovid, the son of Faunus (Pan) and the nymph Symaethis.
He was believed to be either the son of the Greek hero Odysseus and the enchantress Circe or the son of the Roman god Faunus and the nymph Marica.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9033835?tocId=9033835   (389 words)

  
 Writers' Window
Faunus sent for her by raven that very day, saying he had intended on teaching her anyway.
Faunus decided to teach them the Eoin or Confusion Charm that day in Acolytes’ Cave, a large cavern that students under private tutelage were all taught.
Faunus had a little cottage in the middle of a woodland glade, which was across huge hills.
english.unitecnology.ac.nz /writers/display_story.html?name=QueenoftheWitchesCh3   (5996 words)

  
 The EXORCISM or APPARITION. Desiderus Erasmus ERASMUS ROTERODAMUS Translated into English by N. Bailey London, 1725
In the End Faunus, upon the pressing Importunity of Polus, undertakes the Business of Exorcism, and slept not one Wink all that Night, in contriving by what Means he might go about the Matter with Safety, for he was wretchedly afraid.
Faunus tells him, that two hideous Cacodæmons appear’d to him on fl Horses, their Eyes sparkling with Fire, and breathing Fire out of their Nostrils, making an Attempt to break into the Circle, but that they were driven away with a Vengeance, by the Power and Efficacy of his Words.
As to the fourth Act, Faunus began, in good Earnest, everywhere to talk high, and to talk of nothing else in all Companies and at the Table, and to promise glorious Things to Monasteries; and talk’d of nothing that was low and mean.
evans-experientialism.freewebspace.com /erasmus14.htm   (2889 words)

  
 Faunus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Faunus (the favorer) was originally a woodland spirit who bestowed favors upon the farmers who paid him respects.
In time, Faunus became the god of the countryside and was identified with the Greek god Pan.
The wearing of rings is said to have been forbidden in the worship of Faunus.
www.sacredspiral.com /Database/rome/faunus.html   (77 words)

  
 Horace, Ode 3.18
Synopsis (by C.H. Moore): "A hymn to Faunus as protector of the flocks and herds.
Faunus, who after Nymphs dost range, Through my precincts, and fruitful Graunge Pass gently, and propitious be To flocks, and me. A tender Kid the year shall end, Full cups of liquor (Venus friend) We'l pay; Fumes shall on Altars flie In odours high.
Faunus, thou lover of coy nymphs who fly thee, Enter my bounds, and fields that slope to sunlight; Enter them gently; and depart, proptitious To my young weanlings, If tender kid, when the year rounds, be offered; If to the bowl, Venus's boon companion, Fail not libation due!
www.merriampark.com /horcarm318.htm   (1822 words)

  
 liber paganum, part F
She was also worshipped as the Bona Dea, and sometimes confused with Kybele or Ops.
Faunus (Italian/Roman) Son of Picus and Marcia, a grandson of Saturn; a teacher of agriculture and civilized behaviour.
Faunus had an oracle in the copse of Albunea; he was later identified with Pan.
homepage.mac.com /dykow/libpagan/f.html   (2756 words)

  
 Medigenus
Medigenus is known from one of a hoard of 33 inscribed silver spoons found at Thetford in Norfolk, many of which were inscribed to the Roman deity Faunus; one of which was inscribed as Faunus Medigenus.
Faunus is the Roman deity of wild nature, who later became identified with the Greek god, Pan.
An epithet which is certainly in keeping with the characteristics of Faunus.
www.celtnet.org.uk /gods_m/medigenus.html   (108 words)

  
 victorianera: In early Rome, the evening of Febr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In early Rome, the evening of February 14th was the beginning of the fertility celebration of Lupercus and Faunus.
Faunus was a Roman pastoral god that came to be identified by the Romans with the Greek god Pan, the horned satyr.
He was not originally part of the celebration as the festival of Lupercus and Faunus was not as concerned with love as it was with animalistic lust.
www.livejournal.com /community/victorianera/24932.html   (940 words)

  
 Elayus Summary - Most Recent Chapter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Faunus gives backup support on the roof and uses Force of Amrok to nuke a mage.
Besides a critically injured Videm (and a backblasted Faunus) the party emerges relatively unscathed.
Faunus managed to dominate one of the guards, and Baro paralyzed and subdued another guard.
www.mit.edu /people/chads/dnd/Elayus/summaryCurrent.html   (948 words)

  
 Realms of Mystara - World Information: Faunus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Faunus is so old he cannot remember all of his past.
Faunus is a self-centered being interested in self-gratification and
Faunus has never made any enemies among the Immortals.
home.swiftdsl.com.au /~rockx/mystara/immortal_faunus.php   (139 words)

  
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The allusion to Faunus is in Ode ii.
Since some of the translators, especially verse translators, of Horace convey the idea of turning aside or warding off the blow, it may be well to emphasise the fact that most of the scholars consulted gave "lightened" or "weakened" as the translation.
The Pipers' ignorance of any meaning in the Poet and Faunus allusion was subsequently confirmed.
www.survivalafterdeath.org /books/lodge/raymond/6.htm   (1457 words)

  
 Greek Mythology: FAUNUS / PHAUNOS God of the Forest
PHAUNOS was a rustic GOD of the forest, the Greek name for the Italian god Faunus.
Their leader into the forest of pines was Phaunos [Faunus] who was well practised in the secrets of the lonely thickets which he knew so well, for he had learnt about the highland haunts of Kirke his mother.
NB This entry does not include information on the Roman god Faunus, only his incarnation as Phaunos in Greek writings.
www.theoi.com /Georgikos/Phaunos.html   (497 words)

  
 Butterfly, Anglewing, Colorado   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
ARIZONA Polygonia faunus, subspecies not specified, is recognized in Arizona(AGFD, 1995) *02*.
COLORADO Polygonia faunus, subspecies not specified, is verified in Colorado (Stanford and Opler, 1995) *06*.
UTAH Polygonia faunus, subspecies not specified, is verified in Utah (Stanford and Opler, 1995) *06*.
www.fw.vt.edu /fishex/nmex_main/species/084425.htm   (474 words)

  
 *Ø*  Wilson's Almanac free daily ezine | Book of Days | December 5 | Faunalia Faunus Pan Walt Disney Malleus ...
The people celebrated this festival with a dance performed in triple measure, as danced by the priests of Salii, the priests of Mars.
Faunus was the son of Picus, whom Circe turned into a woodpecker for spurning her love, and grandson of Cronus (
Faunus was worshipped as the god of fields and shepherds, and as a god of prophecy.
www.wilsonsalmanac.com /book/dec5.html   (3010 words)

  
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The farm on the hill overlooking Lake Simcoe is the home of Faunus Herbs, organic growers and producers of herbal remedies.
Since herbal remedies provide a balanced spectrum of bioactive compounds, they are both effective and free of side effects.
Faunus and Light Mountain are herbal remedies that work.
www.faunusherbs.com /faunus/desc.html   (603 words)

  
 Faunus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Faunus is the Italian god of bringing fruitation to the animals
As the legends in mythology tell us, he is the son of Picus (Pan's son in mythology,) and the grandson of Saturn (his mother was Canente.
Faunus possessed the gift of prophecy and it is told he caused/causes voices to be heard in the countryside.
pages.prodigy.net /pansgrove/faust1.htm   (120 words)

  
 The Daily Sauce: Food and Wine > Faunus Frascati
It's the weekend, and whether you're planning to spend Saturday morning antiquing, mowing the lawn or herding the kids around the zoo, get motivated for a busy morning by planning a lazy afternoon on the front porch or patio!
When the work's done, settle in and enjoy your reward: a chilled bottle of Poggio Le Volpi Faunus Frascati Superiore.
This might be the best summertime drinking wine I've had the pleasure of recommending.
www.thedailysauce.com /issue/F/431   (232 words)

  
 The Lied and Art Song Texts Page: Texts and Translations to Lieder, Mélodies, Chansons and other Vocal Music
I started first as some Arcadian Amazed by goatly god in twilight grove, But as the bearded vision closelier ran My tears off, I knew Flush, and rose above Surprise and sadness, - thanking the true Pan Who, by low creatures, leads to heights of love.
by John C. Mucci, "Flush or Faunus?", 1994 [soprano and contrabass], from Strange Attractors, no. 1.
Search sheetmusicplus.com for Flush or Faunus, Art song, Lieder, chansons, or works for solo voice
www.recmusic.org /lieder/get_text.html?TextId=23780   (190 words)

  
 CartoonCommunity Boards - FAUNUS comic strips!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
If you haven't already been there, come check out my site and see FAUNUS, my comic based on the life of a Satyr and his buddies.
I update and put a new comic each month so there is something new.
Plus you can check out the archive of the other Faunus comics.
www.cartooncommunity.com /cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=2&topic=14   (110 words)

  
 Faunus Group International In - Finance & Professional - Philadelphia, PA, 19103 - Citysearch
Faunus Group International In - Finance & Professional - Philadelphia, PA, 19103 - Citysearch
Faunus Group International In 2000 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19103
So do tailors and interior decorators, grandparents and preteens, city-dwellers and suburbanites..
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 Faunus Mythological, historical & ancient girls & boys names by origin. Egyptian, greek, & roman mythology male & ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Faunus Mythological, historical & ancient girls & boys names by origin.
Origin, Alternatives and Nicknames for Faunus below »
Mythology evokes images of fantasial worlds and ancient times and in turn lends a magical quality to the names associated with them.
www.thebabynamer.com /Faunus-baby-name-20075.html   (317 words)

  
 ROMAN: Faunus Oil (Blends -- GOD AND GODDESS OILS) @ TheEyeOfNewt.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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Faunus is the Roman god of forests and primal energies.
www.theeyeofnewt.com /store/html/items/roman_faunus_oil.asp   (35 words)

  
 Poet: Echo Faunus - All poems of Echo Faunus
Poet: Echo Faunus - All poems of Echo Faunus
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www.poemhunter.com /echo-faunus/poet-26904   (165 words)

  
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As dream and memory take over, Faunus (the Demigod) appears to a beleaguered and possibly suicidal Tom Stonebury
Tasked with reporting on „human progress every hundred years, Faunus tries to
In return for help repaying his debts, Tom agrees to let Faunus assume the role of an Italian fashion designer.
www.midmod.com /DEMIGOD.html   (591 words)

  
 Butterflies and Skippers of North America - Polygonia faunus
Butterflies and Skippers of North America - Polygonia faunus
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A separate population occurs in the southern Appalachians.
www.nearctica.com /butter/plate16/Pfaunus.htm   (174 words)

  
 Flute and Piano
2 Faunus Amanita, Piano part (293 K) Nr.
4 Faunus Gyromitra Piano part (485 K) Nr.1 Faunus Boletus, Composer, fl.
MP3 Nr.2 Faunus Amanita, (992 K) Nr.3 Faunus Cantharellus, (1,76 MB)
www.iwn.fi /~hlindhol/flute3.html   (255 words)

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