Mazara

We have been to Mazara twice now. In the Piazza Plebiscito is a small musuem whose main attraction is this bronze statue they found off shore. The first leg was found in 1997 by fisherman and a year later the body with one leg and no arms came up in the fisherman's net. They dropped the leg, which has not been found. Called the Dancing Satyr, it is original (not from a mold) and was likely created between 1st to 4th century B.C.

A satyr was a mythological creature associated with the natural world. In Greek mythology it became a demon with a wild nature, with goat-like ears, legs and tails. Later it became associated with Dionysius, a god traditionally connected with vine growing and wine. This guy may be dancing like a Sufi dancer.

Across the street from the musuem is San Ignacio of Loyola Church which has no top but lots of character. 

The old seminary 

And down the street is a fabulous little Teatro Garibaldi. It is not on the local tourist map for some reason. The folks at the seminary will direct you.