Head of the God Pan or Faunus at The British Museum, London

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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Pan emerges as the god of the wild, shepherds, and flocks, master of nature's mountainous realms and rustic music, and devoted companion of the nymphs. His name originates from the word "paein" in the ancient Greek language, meaning to pasture; the modern term "panic" is derived directly from his name. With his roots in rural Arcadia, he is also revered as the god of fields, groves, and wooded glens, thus linking him to fertility and the spring season. The ancient Greeks also recognized Pan as the god of theatrical criticism. In Roman religion and mythology, Pan's counterpart is Faunus, a nature deity who serves as the father of Bona Dea, sometimes identified as Fauna; he is also closely tied to Sylvanus due to their shared relationships with woodlands. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Pan became a significant figure in the Romantic movement of western Europe, and in the 20th-century Neopagan movement. A region in the Golan Heights known as the Panion or Panium is associated with Pan. The city of Caesarea Philippi, the site of the Battle of Panium and the Banias natural spring, grotto, or cave, and related shrines dedicated to Pan, can be found there. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can assist. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)