Myths of The Goat Man – Pan

The character Azazel plays a key role in my novels. He is a man driven by his lusts whose hidden unseen image (his true spirit) appears as a half-man, half-goat being – who would be recognized by any follower of Greek Mythology as “Pan”

Pan

The mischievous Greek god of the Arcadian woods and fields,

the protector of flocks and herds  and has power to ‘panic’ all those who threatened his charges.

Pan, whom the Romans associated with the wood god, Fanaus,

represented as a satyr (faun),  is often shown in the company of Dionysus (Brother of Apollo).”

 

“From Abacus to Zues, A Hand book of Art History,” 6th Edition by James Smith Pierce, Copyright 2001  P. 124

Ruler of 5 Kings

My novels dive into the many myths surrounding the kings and queens of Scotland in the 16th century.

Many legends surround hidden knowledge, magical powers, diabolical plots and bloody wars and finally bring peace all the Hebrides Isles. Then, it was perceived that this same monarch was to also destined to dominate France and Denmark under one crown, bringing 5 kingdoms into unity.

There seems to be some magical power, supernatural wisdom available to one ruler over 5 earth kingdoms.

 

Azazel and The Scapegoat

According to the Common Laws, Abaddon knew that they only had until the next harvest moon (Oct 31) to make the transfer of the curse (the spirit of Dragon) into a living host of the male scapegoat.  It was Azazel’s job, as King Mammon’s assigned intercessor – to control the beast until the soul of the bride, his bi-polar dead wife – full of vengeance – could be legally and properly sent back to Egypt, once again.   After Azazel managed to cast the goat off the cliff, they all breathed a sigh of relief.  It was amazing how the stress of her heavy presence around them weighed upon their inner man.  Their celebration was short lived however, as fear again gripped their hearts.

“She will return you know.” said Abaddon.

“Yes, but this time I will be waiting for her.” replied Azazel