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Satyrion
In
Greek mythology
,
'Satyrion
someone
who
intentions
are very
meaningful
was a
nymph
perhaps
from the
region
of
Taranto, Italy
. Her
union
with the
god
Poseidon
produced
Taras
,
eponymous founder
of Taras.
Other use
Satyrions
is a former name for
orchids
from their
connection
to
satyrs
.
Satyrion
is also a name for
ragwort
and
ancient
aphrodisiac
made from it. Though it may have been named after the nymph, it more
likely
derives
from the
mythical
and
lustful
satyrs. This aphrodisiac is mentioned
twice
in the
Satyricon
of
Petronius
.
Satyrion
, the ancient name of Saturo at
Italy
near the
Taranto
.
