Silenos is the general name given to aged Satyros (nature daimons who are an integral part of Dionysus' entourage). However, it is also known that this name was given in mythology to a legendary hero who raised Dionysus. There are many different information about the genealogy of Silenus. Silenos is sometimes considered the son of Pan or Hermes from a thousand Nymphs; Sometimes it is claimed that he was born from the blood dripping from Ouranos' manhood, which was cut off by Kronos. This silenos was an extremely wise person, but he only showed his wisdom to people under force. For example; He was once captured by King Midas and spoke words of wisdom to him. Virgil also wrote in VI. eclogaIn the same way, he imagines the shepherds forcing Silenus to sing. It was claimed that Silenus was the father of Kentauros Pholos and that he gave birth to him from an ash tree nymph. Some other legends also see him as the father of Apollon Nomius (Apollo of Arkhadia). Silenus was extremely ugly. He had a flat nose, thick lips, and a bull's eye. He had a very large belly. He was usually depicted riding on a donkey and being very drunk, barely able to keep his balance.
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Silenos is the general name given to aged Satyros (nature daimons who are an integral part of Dionysus' entourage). However, it is also known that this name was given in mythology to a legendary hero who raised Dionysus. There is a lot of different information about the genealogy of Silenus.
