Antiope.
The daughter of Nycteus, king of Thebes, Antiope was seduced by Zeus (Jupiter), who came to her in the form of a satyr. Fearing her father’s wrath, she fled to the protection of the king of Sicyon. Nycteus committed suicide in shame, after charging his brother Lycus (sometimes called Antiope’s first husband) to punish Antiope. Lycus attacked Sicyon and killed the king, bringing Antiope home a captive. She bore twin sons, Amphion and Zethus, whom Lycus exposed on Mount Cythaeron to die, but they were discovered and reared by a herdsman.
     The theme of Antiope (often found sleeping) approached by Zeus as a satyr is popular in postclassical art. This scene has often been confused or conflated with images of Venus (or a nymph) and satyr.

Listings are arranged under the following headings: General List "Antiope and Dirce".

See also
Aphrodite, and Satyrs; Satyrs, and Nymphs.