Friday, March 04, 2005

Pan

Greek Mythology
God

Name: Pan
Domain: The Greek God of Goat-herds and Shepherds

History:

Pan was the son of Hermes and Penelope in some myths and the son of Zeus and the nymph Callisto in other myths. Pan was the god of goat-herds and shepherds. In appearance Pan is half goat and half man. The lower half of his body is that of a goat and the upper half is that of a man. He has goat horns and ears as well. He is playful and full of joy. Pan has an excellent music ability, and plays the pipes.