Because Goats have rectangular pupils in their eyes, They reminded many Christians of the Devil. Also because They were associated with Pagan fertility Gods, Male Goats (Bucks) became Christian symbols for lust. According to Christians, in the Final Days, Christ will come to separate the Sheep from the Goats. The Sheep will go with Him, while the Goats remain behind to perish.
However, many Christians held a different view of Does (Female Goats). These Goats represent the Seekers of God. As She climbs higher, Doe Goat could see farther and clearer. She would continue up the mountain until She spied God.
Goats offer a solid foundation in becoming more confident. As They climb higher, Goats become more surefooted, thereby gaining more self-assurance. They teach that with practice comes more solid achievement, which leads to more self-confidence.
Wisdom of the Goat Family Includes:
Going To New Heights
Play and Exploration
Thriving in Adverse Conditions
Science Notes:
1. Members of the Goat Family (Capra): Ibex, Markhor, and Wild Goat. (Domestic Goat is a subspecies of Wild Goat.) Mountain Goat of North America (Oreamnos americanus) is a goat-antelope, not a goat.
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Copyright: Virginia Carper, Animal Teachers, 2008
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