Pupa of the goat-moth.

Goat Moth

Pupa of the goat-moth.

Goat-moth of the Prionoxystus robiniae species; female.

Goat Moth

Goat-moth of the Prionoxystus robiniae species; female.

Goat-moth of the Prionoxystus robiniae species; male.

Goat Moth

Goat-moth of the Prionoxystus robiniae species; male.

Goat-moth of the Prionoxystus robiniae species; larva.

Goat Moth

Goat-moth of the Prionoxystus robiniae species; larva.

A boy and a girl with a small goat in a village.

Children with Goat

A boy and a girl with a small goat in a village.

Pan playing his flute while a young girl listens.

Pan and Child

Pan playing his flute while a young girl listens.

The girl taking the goat from the boy in the story Oeyvind and Marit.

Girl with Goat

The girl taking the goat from the boy in the story Oeyvind and Marit.

Of the rose family (Rosaceae): left, the queen-of-the-prairie or Filipendula rubra; right, goat's beard or Aruncus sylvester.

Queen-of-the-Prairie and Goat's Beard

Of the rose family (Rosaceae): left, the queen-of-the-prairie or Filipendula rubra; right, goat's beard…

"Larva, pupa, and adult of Cossus ligniperda." -Thomson, 1916

Goat Moth Stages

"Larva, pupa, and adult of Cossus ligniperda." -Thomson, 1916

The bighorn is a wild sheep of the Rocky Mountains known to frequent the craggiest of rocks.

Bighorn Sheep

The bighorn is a wild sheep of the Rocky Mountains known to frequent the craggiest of rocks.

The Angora goat is named for the region in Turkey where it is from and is known for its long coat.

Angora Goat

The Angora goat is named for the region in Turkey where it is from and is known for its long coat.

The Corn Field, a painting by John Constable.

The Corn Field

The Corn Field, a painting by John Constable.

Heidi and Peter, herding goats in Johanna Spyri's novel, Heidi.

Heidi and Peter

Heidi and Peter, herding goats in Johanna Spyri's novel, Heidi.

While not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than six million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow,[1] and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average.

Niagara Falls (American Side), from Goat Island

While not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than six million cubic feet (168,000…

"1. flower of Spiraea Aruncus cut open; 2. a section of one of its carpels." -Lindley, 1853

Goat's Beard

"1. flower of Spiraea Aruncus cut open; 2. a section of one of its carpels." -Lindley, 1853

An illustration of a goat.

Goat

An illustration of a goat.

A boy clinging frantically to the top of a post to avoid a couple of goats.

Goat Attack

A boy clinging frantically to the top of a post to avoid a couple of goats.

A boy riding a coach being lead by goats instead of horses.

Goat Drawn Coach

A boy riding a coach being lead by goats instead of horses.

A goatherd or a goat herder is a person who herds goats for a living. Similar to a shepherd who tends sheep for a living, the drover here herds goats. Shown here is a mountainous hut a typical living space for the goat herder. Selecting a place where large rocks have fallen, the goatherd places trunks of trees across the top, creating a roof. Over this he places boughs of green creating protection for his herd from rain or snow. A trait peculiar to a goat is their ability to foretell the approach of a storm. Herding a goat is much more difficult than herding sheep as, unlike sheep, goats do not have a herding instinct and each goat will tend to stray farther in search of better foliage and grass.

Goatherd's Hut

A goatherd or a goat herder is a person who herds goats for a living. Similar to a shepherd who tends…

The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a goat-like animal, living at moderately high altitudes and are adapted to living in steep, rugged, rocky terrain. A fully grown chamois reaches a height of about 2½ feet and weighs about 110 pounds. Males and females have short horns which are slightly curled in the posterior direction. In summer, the fur has a rich brown colour which turns to a light grey in winter. Distinct characteristics are a white face with pronounced black infraorbital stripes, a white rump and a black dorsal stripe. Chamois can reach an age of up to 20 years. Female chamois and their young live in herds; adult males tend to live solitarily for most of the year. During the rut (late November/early December in Europe, May in New Zealand), males engage in fierce battles for the attention of unbred females. An impregnated female undergoes a gestation period of 20 weeks, after which a single kid is born. The kid is fully grown by three years of age.

Chamois

The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a goat-like animal, living at moderately high altitudes and are…

"But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness." Leviticus 16:10 KJV

Sending the Scapegoat into the Wilderness

"But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD,…

Pan in Greek religion and mythology, is the companion of the nymphs, god of shepherds and flocks, of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music. His name originates within the Greek language, from the word paein, meaning "to pasture". He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or satyr. With his homeland in rustic Arcadia, he is recognized as the god of fields, groves, and wooded glens; because of this, Pan is connected to fertility and the season of spring.

Pan

Pan in Greek religion and mythology, is the companion of the nymphs, god of shepherds and flocks, of…

A medium-sized brown and white gazelle.

African Springbok

A medium-sized brown and white gazelle.

A goat-antelope species commonly found in Europe.

Chamois

A goat-antelope species commonly found in Europe.

A breed of domestic goat.

Angora Goat

A breed of domestic goat.

The common name of galega is goat's rue. Galega orientalis flowers are blue and bloom in the summer and autumn. The plant grows between two and four feet tall.

Flower Stem and Detached Single Flower of Galega Orientalis

The common name of galega is goat's rue. Galega orientalis flowers are blue and bloom in the summer…

Goat moth caterpillars are destructive to timber and fruit trees. When fully grown the caterpillar is four inches long.

Larva of Goat Moth

Goat moth caterpillars are destructive to timber and fruit trees. When fully grown the caterpillar is…

Woman carrying a goat-skin water bottle. Such bottles were made by stripping the skin off an animal, preparing it, and closing up the holes where the legs had been. The neck was left open for receiving and discharging the contents of the bottle.

Woman Carrying a Goat-Skin Water Bottle

Woman carrying a goat-skin water bottle. Such bottles were made by stripping the skin off an animal,…

A man  carrying a goat-skin water bottle. Such bottles were made by stripping the skin off an animal, preparing it, and closing up the holes where the legs had been. The neck was left open for receiving and discharging the contents of the bottle.

Water Bottle

A man carrying a goat-skin water bottle. Such bottles were made by stripping the skin off an animal,…

This illustration shows an early form of a glove, used to cover the hands. This glove was likely made of goat or sheepskin.

Early Glove

This illustration shows an early form of a glove, used to cover the hands. This glove was likely made…

Cut from an ancient stone, the ram and goat with one horn are symbols for Persia and Macedonia, respectively.  This engraving may have been done during the time of Alexander the Great.

Persia and Macedonia

Cut from an ancient stone, the ram and goat with one horn are symbols for Persia and Macedonia, respectively.…

Heidi and her grandfather. The grandfather is milking a goat.

Grandfather Milking Goat

Heidi and her grandfather. The grandfather is milking a goat.

Heidi and Peter. Heidi is trying to prevent Peter from harming the goat.

Boy and Girl

Heidi and Peter. Heidi is trying to prevent Peter from harming the goat.

A girl petting a goat.

Girl with Goat

A girl petting a goat.

A young girl with a pet goat. The goat is wearing a garland of flowers around its neck. Another bundle of flowers rests at the girl's feet.

Girl and Goat

A young girl with a pet goat. The goat is wearing a garland of flowers around its neck. Another bundle…

A girl with flowers in her hair is dancing with a small goat.

Dancing Girl with Goat

A girl with flowers in her hair is dancing with a small goat.

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1 ASV
<p>Illustration of God sitting on a cloud with his arms outstretched as he creates the earth. He has a triangular halo behind his head. Adam and Eve (left) stand partially hidden by plants and Adam reaches out to the animals, including an elephant, turtle, snake, rooster, lion, rabbit, horse, peacock, tropical bird, sheep, duck, elk, and goat.

The Creation of the World - Adam and Eve, Animals, Plants,

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1 ASV Illustration of God sitting…

"And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands. So he blessed him." Genesis 27:23 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jacob kneeling at Isaac's feet. Isaac's left hand rests on Jacob's hand and his right hand is on Jacob's head. Jacob's left arm can be seen covered in fur, which he used to trick Isaac into believing he was blessing Esau. Isaac sits on a bed surrounded by curtains of fabric. The food and wine sits nearby (left). Rebecca is standing in the doorway, leaning on a post. A man, most likely Esau, can be seen in the distant background, blowing a horn, and running with an animal.

Isaac Deceives Jacob and Receives Esau's Blessing

"And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands. So he blessed…

"Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother, our flesh. And his brethren hearkened unto him. And there passed by Midianites, merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. And they brought Joseph into Egypt." Genesis 37:27-28 ASV
Illustration of Joseph being pulled away by the Ishmaelites as his brothers collect the silver they are owed. The cistern can be seen in the foreground, with a rope coming up out of the opening. A man is in the distant background (left), possibly Reuben. Three of the brothers take part in the money exchange. Two brothers sit nearby, one holds a cloak. Several goats, including a kid, sit and stand nearby. Camels wait in the background.

Joseph's Brother Sell Him into Slavery after Pulling Him Out of the Cistern

"Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother,…

"So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah." I Samuel 16:13 ASV
<p>lllustration of Samuel pouring oil on David's head, anointing him king instead of Saul. David's head is bowed and he holds a small staff. His mother and his father, Jesse, kneel behind Samuel. David's brothers and other townspeople stand around. A goat is pictured roasting just outside the door.

David is Anointed King by Samuel

"So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day…

"And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth and taught them..." Matthew 5:1-2 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus sitting on a mountainside in front of a multitude of people. His arms are raised as he preaches. A sheep is sleeping and a goat is feeding in the foreground. Jesus is teaching about the Beatitudes.

Jesus Teaches the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes

"And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came…

Illustration of the life-size marble statue located in Munich, Germany. It was found in 1620 in a moat below  Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. Satyrs attended Dionysus. The satyr in this scuplture is leaning back with his arm behind his head. He has two small horns on his forehead, but otherwise no goat-like features. "In classical myth, a sylvan deity, representing the luxuriant forces of Nature, and closely connected with the worship of Baachus." &mdash;Whitney, 1889

The Barberini Faun, or Drunken Satyr

Illustration of the life-size marble statue located in Munich, Germany. It was found in 1620 in a moat…