text: where did the modern image of satan(red,3 pronged pitchfork, horns, tail etc..) originate?   it is interesting to note that this particular description of satan only came about in the new testament.  with the expansion of christianity, in an attempt to covert other faiths, they try to turn the gods of old into the devils of the new. a prime example is the way the catholics in their expansionists stage perverted the 'great god pan'.  i find this to be one of the lowest points of the church, and a cheap way of trying to discredit other valid religions.  your friendly priest of pan