In Greek mythology, Amaltheia was the nymph who nursed Zeus, weaning him on goats’ milk and honey in the mountains of Crete.
One day a goat broke one of its horns, which Amaltheia then filled with flowers and fruit before taking it to Zeus. From then on the horn was called cornucopia.
Zeus gave it to Amaltheia, promising that it would provide all that she desired in abundance. According to classical mythology, it is a symbol of neverending wealth and plenty.