CROTUS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Crotus was one of the named Satyrs of Greek mythology, although unlike other Satyrs, Crotus was more commonly found in the company of the Muses, rather than Dionysus.
Crotus Son of Pan
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Crotus was said to be the son of Pan, the god of the wild, and the Naiad nymph Eupheme. Eupheme was potentially the nymph of the Hippocrene spring of Mount Helicon.
Indeed it was on Mount Helicon that Crotus was most often found, for here was said to be a companion of the Younger Muses; indeed, Crotus had been brought up with the Younger Muses, for his mother had been one of the goddesses’ nurses. |
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Regarded as one of Greek mythology’s great hunters, some say that it was Crotus invented the hunting bow, but it was with the arts that Crotus was particularly associated. Some tell of Crotus being the one to introduce the ritual of applause to signify pleasure with the performances of the Muses. Crotus was also said to have invented rhythmic beats, used to accompany those same performances.
Crotus though was mortal, and when he died, the Younger Muses petitioned Zeus to have his likeness placed amongst the stars. This Zeus did by creating the constellation Sagittarius.
Crotus though was mortal, and when he died, the Younger Muses petitioned Zeus to have his likeness placed amongst the stars. This Zeus did by creating the constellation Sagittarius.
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Colin Quartermain - Crotus - 18th September 2021