Joao wrote
> Robert Graves sugested that originally Satyrs were horse-footed
instead goat-footed.
The first satyrs, as shown on black on red Attic pottery were human
footed with horse tails. The Goat as a symbol of satyr came with the
association of satyrs and drama, particularly the tragedy (= goat
festival). Satyrs then became associated with the commedy (=
satirical).
Regards
John