12 Constellations That Inspired the Zodiac — and the Astronomers Who Mapped Them

10. Capricorn: The Sea-Goat

Capricorn, or Capricornus, is symbolized by a mythic sea-goat. Early Greek astronomers borrowed its image from Babylonian sky lore. Capricorn marked the winter solstice in ancient calendars and was detailed in both Ptolemy’s and Hipparchus’s star catalogs. The story of Capricorn blends myth and science. Learn about its origins at Britannica: www.britannica.com/place/Capricornus