![By Johannes Hevelius [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons](http://flossiebentonrogers.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/capricornblue.jpg)
The Greeks added their own creativity to the sea goat idea. According to one story,
several of the gods were messing about, changing themselves into animals for entertainment. The pleasurable activity took a somber turn when the terrible monster Typhon attacked Zeus and the two gods who came to his aid, Hermes and the goat god, Pan. In saving Zeus and fleeing from the monster, Pan jumped into a river, maintaining his goat form on top but morphing his bottom half into a fish. In gratitude, Zeus immortalized the image onto the night sky.
Those born under the sign of Capricorn are known for being loyal, hard working, determined, and protective of loved ones. My Capricorn husband and love of my life exemplifies a true Capricorn gentleman. You can see the goat horns on the left and fish tail on the right in this drawing of the Capricorn glyph by Swedish writer and astrologer Stefan Stenuud.
Very cool! I’ve never followed astrology but I love learning the legends behind the zodiac. And imagine those frivolous gods, changing themselves into animals for amusement. Olympus must have been a colorful place, LOL!
Isn’t that the truth? They could be quite capricious. Zeus in particular exhibited fittified behavior, but still I like the way Pan and Hermes stepped forward to help him. There’s more to the story involving the tendons of Zeus and a remarkable snake woman, but we’ll save that part for another time:)
awesome. Seems that I fit right in to my Capricorn facets.
Tradition says that Capricorn and Sagittarius are oil and water. Not true!
I’m on the cusp of Sagittarius and agree.
Ahhh! Interesting!
well, I think it depends on the astrologer as to whether I’m on the cusp or not but I do have some Sag. characteristics. LOL
That’s an alchemical combination in one person!
*smiles*