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Capricornus. By charlotte 2009!. Contents. 1 Title 2 Contents 3 Mythology 4 Origin 5 Information 6 History. The mythology behind Capricornus.
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Capricornus By charlotte 2009!
Contents • 1 Title • 2 Contents • 3 Mythology • 4 Origin • 5 Information • 6 History
The mythology behind Capricornus. One of the myths behind Capricorn is the God pan myth, that Capricorn was being chased by a monster of some sort and fell into a ravine causing the half that was in the water to turn into a fish tail and the top half to change to a goat. It has been know as a goat-fish for over three thousand years
Capricorns origin Capricorns origin is to believed to be Greek.
Capricornus information Capricorn is also the sign of sin and sacrifice. Sagittarius the centaur-archer is believed to have shot Capricorn, transforming him into a sacrificial goat, or scapegoat. This is the very foundation of many religions, including the story of Jesus Christ.
Capricornus history Planet: Saturn Style: Cardinal Colour: Grey Birthstone: Garnet Flower: carnation Virtue: Respectfulness Key characteristics: Ambition
Named stars in capricorn • Name-nature-magnitude-position • Geidi, Venus/Mars, 4, horn of goat • Dabih, Saturn/Venus, 3, left eye of goat • Oculus, Saturn/Venus, 5, right eye of goat • Armus, Mars/Mercury, 4, heart of goat • Dorsum, Saturn/Jupiter,