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The tattoos Capricorn are inspired by one of the signs of the horoscope more enigmatic. With a goat as the key element, sometimes accompanied by a fish tail, it is undoubtedly a very mysterious sign.
If you would like to learn a little more about this symbol and how to make the most of it with a tattoo, keep reading!
Capricorn, from Zeus' nurse to Enki
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There are many legends that are related to Capricorn depending on the culture with which this zodiac sign and constellation is viewed. Among the most accepted, Capricorn is believed to be the symbol of Amalthea, Zeus's nurse goat, who hid the god when his father, Cronos, was devouring his children. Later, when Zeus fought him, he made armor from Amalthea's skin.
Another legend from ancient times relates Capricorn to Pan who, fleeing the war across the Nile, saw the lower part of his body turned into that of a fish. To remember it, Zeus turned it into the constellation.
Others associate Capricorn with the god Enki, Sumerian divinity of water and wisdom, believed to be a sea goat, a mythological animal that was just that, a goat with a fish tail.
How to take advantage of a tattoo
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For Capricorn tattoos you have many possibilities, whether inspired by the goat or the goat with a fish tail, the constellation or the horoscope symbol (either alone or combined with another horoscope to get a totally new design, like the one in the photo). Designs of a certain size are ideal for pieces with the protagonism of the animal, while tattoos of constellations or the sign of the zodiac are best in small sizes.
Capricorn tattoos are very cute and related to a lot of legends, right? Tell us, do you have a design like this? Let us know in the comments!