Devil Statue

Lead figurine of the Devil, the God Pan or a Satyr, of uncertain date. "Old Nick" is a regular feature in tales and folklore, often being outwitted by fast thinking locals but sometimes wreaking terrible retribution on those who meddled with dark powers (which he provided them with in the first place). He has been confused over time with images of horned beings from Roman or Celtic religion.
Devil or Pan statue


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