Interesting facts about unicorns

Unicorns are known to be the most beautiful mythical creatures in the human imagination. In popular culture, unicorns are portrayed as ambassadors of peace and hope. The unicorn myth originated in Asia and soon spread around the world. The following article will reveal to you interesting information about this legendary creature.

1. What is a unicorn?

The unicorn is a mythical creature, as well as the embodiment of a number of other animals. Traditionally, the unicorn possessed the body of a white horse, the hooves of an antelope, the beard of a goat, and a large spiral-shaped horn on its head. Their tail resembles a wild boar's tail or a lion's tail.

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However, with the change of the years, the image of the unicorn also changes. Today, they are described as beautiful steeds with their distinctive horn as mentioned above. Sometimes, people even refer to unicorns with a head like that of a stag.

In this respect, the evolution of unicorns can be compared with mermaids (sirens) - humanoid, fish-tailed creatures famous because, according to legend, these mermaids originally had the lower bodies of birds. Many people believe that unicorns are purebred animals and cannot be captured.

2. Where can unicorns be found?

Legends about this creature are scattered in many parts of the world. In Asia there are many ancient records of creatures with similar characteristics, especially in Persia, India and China. Similarly, there is a Spanish myth about a golden unicorn with a coveted horn.

The unicorn's natural habitat should be quiet forests, spacious enough for them to roam, especially in areas with a lot of moss.

3. The symbolic meaning of the unicorn horn

This mystical horn embodies both masculine and feminine energies: masculine due to its phallic shape, feminine due to its shell-like spirals that evoke female sexuality.

 

4. The mystical power of the unicorn

Although historians don't always agree on the unicorn's appearance, they all agree that the creature possesses mysterious powers. Prominent among them is the ability to heal wounds and divide the sea. This has made them a true symbol of magic and a source of inspiration for many works of literature and fiction. In the writings of authors such as Pliny the Elder, Plato and Aristotle, this animal is mentioned in great detail.

5. What do unicorns eat?

Known to be gentle animals, other creatures or humans will not be in the sights of unicorns. Many believe that they feed on fruit and grains, especially in the overhanging branches, which are easy to see and reach. Besides, they quench their thirst by finding places with rivers or waterfalls.

6. Great Medieval Power

In the Middle Ages, unicorns were depicted as powerful mythical creatures, but could become dangerous once humans deliberately hunted them down. Many painters and artists of that time took the image of this one-horned animal for creative inspiration. Among the artists who mentioned unicorns in their work, it is worth mentioning Raphael with the painting "Girl with a Unicorn".

Behind this picture is a rather interesting story. The story is that Raphael originally drew a dog (symbol of loyalty), but then he switched to drawing a unicorn. The reason for this is still a mystery. However, the unicorn was not discovered until restoration in the 20th century. The wheel, cape and palm leaves were omitted - images originally painted by an unknown artist of the century. 17. The figure in the painting has been identified as Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

 

Hopefully through this article you can understand a bit more about the position of unicorns in the cultures of countries around the world.

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