Posted by Larry Hoover on May 26, 2005, at 8:16:15
In reply to Re: Question #12 » Gabbi-x-2, posted by Tamar on May 26, 2005, at 6:08:32
> > In the Christian religions, why is Satan often depicted as having cloven hooves and the head of a goat?
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> I didn't get Lar's clue, but the reason I've heard most often for this depiction of Satan is that he's been conflated with various 'pagan' deities, notably Pan.
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> Is that the answer you were looking for?Ya, that and pan pizza.
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