Silenus at The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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In ancient Greek mythology, Dionysus's trusted companion and mentor was Silenus. As a respected figure in the wine god's retinue, he consistently stood older than the satyrs, often significantly so, earning him the title of Papposilenus at times. The term sileni refers to this mythological character, sometimes viewed as distinct from a satyr due to its equine attributes rather than bovine ones, although the distinction between the two terms is not rigid enough to be clearly defined. This object is part of "Scan The World", an initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. This non-profit endeavor aims to create a global digital archive of 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks for public access without charge. Scan The World is an open-source community project, inviting anyone with interesting items to contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can assist. Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)