Auriga (constellation) been a separate constellation; however, Ptolemy merged the Charioteer and the Goats in the 2nd-century Almagest. Before that, Capella was sometimes seen as its own constellation—by Pliny the Elder and Manilius—called "Capra", "Caper", or "Hircus", all of which relate to its status as the "goat star". Zeta Aurigae and Eta Aurigae were first called the "Kids" by Cleostratus, an ancient Greek astronomer. Traditionally, illustrations of Auriga represent it as a chariot and its driver. The charioteer holds a goat over his left shoulder and has two kids under his left arm; he holds the reins to the chariot in his
Nakhtmin (charioteer) Nakhtmin (charioteer) Nakhtmin was an important Ancient Egyptian military official under Ramses II around 1250 BC. Nakhtmin is mainly known from his rock cut tomb that was found at Abusir. Nakhtmin was "first charioteer of his majesty", also "master of the horses" and "overseer of the charioteers". He was also "royal envoy to all foreign lands". In this position he most likely took over diplomatic roles, leading ambassadorials missions to foreign lands. His wife was the "lady of the house" and "singer of Bastet, lady of Ankhtawy", Hathor. Otherwise it is not much known about him. His tomb was cut