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Satyres en Atlante

In this photo you see a group of four marble statues known as the "Satyres en Atlante" or "Navel Gazers" at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

 

The statues are of satyrs, which are part-human, part-animal creatures from Greco-Roman mythology.

 

They are depicted with their heads bent, seemingly contemplating their navels, which historically was considered a mystical or meditative practice.

 

The term "atlante" refers to a male figure used as a supporting column in architecture.

 

The head and body of the original Greek sculpture are ancient, while the rest are Roman replicas.

 

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Uploaded on December 30, 2025