The glyph for Capricorn is a depiction of Pan Goat, representing the mythological creature in Greek mythology.
In Babylonia, it is known as SUHUR.MASH "Goat-Fish".
In Hellenistic astrology, Capricorn was associated with the element earth and the planet Saturn, and was ruled by the Egyptian god Horus.
In Indian astrology, Capricorn is known as makara and is associated with the water element.
In Western astrology, Capricorn is associated with the element earth, the planet Saturn, and the cardinal quality.