Pan
In Greek, said to encourage the Athenians to start a running charge in the Battle of Marathon on September 11, 490 B.C. leading to victory. After the victory, the Athenians introduced a Cult of Pan to Athens and gave the goat god a cave on the side of the Acropolis in Athens. Root for the word panic, as Pan inspires panic. (Kremer, 2023) Photo of a marble theatrical mask, identified specifically as a mask of a satyr or the god Pan, dating to the 2nd century AD. Depicts a mythological figure, likely a satyr or Pan, known for their wild, rustic nature and association with wine, music, and theatre. The mask features an exaggerated, fierce expression with bulging eyes, a wide-open mouth (characteristic of ancient theatre masks designed to project sound), and a thick, wavy beard. This type of mask was commonly associated with the dramatic arts and mythology in the ancient world. Photo from the Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy, 2025.