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  1. Unicorn - Wikipedia

    The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead.

  2. Unicorn | Legend, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Aug 1, 2025 · unicorn, mythological animal resembling a horse or a goat with a single horn on its forehead. The unicorn appeared in early Mesopotamian artworks, and it also was referred to in the ancient myths of India and China.

  3. Unicorn - Description, History, Stories & Interpretations

    Mar 20, 2017 · What is a Unicorn? A unicorn is a legendary creature that is known to possess magical abilities. Though in modern day this creature is thought to be nothing more than a myth, ancient cultures wrote of it as a real animal. In fact, it was included in …

  4. 21 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Unicorns

    Jun 14, 2023 · Learn 21 awesome facts about unicorns that you probably didn't know. Find out the unique history of unicorns throughout history.

  5. What's the origin of the unicorn myth? | Live Science

    Apr 9, 2022 · Unicorn-like imagery dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization (about 3300 B.C. to 1300 B.C.) in South Asia, which included parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. A side profile...

  6. Are Unicorns Real? Separating the Truth From Myth

    Feb 15, 2021 · Unicorn means "one horn." Most often, a unicorn is depicted as a white, horse-like creature with a single horn growing from its forehead. Sometimes, a unicorn is seen as a deer, …

  7. Unicorns: The Mythical Beasts That Never Fade

    Aug 31, 2025 · The unicorn stands as one of humanity's most enduring mythological creatures, captivating imaginations across cultures and throughout millennia.

  8. Untangling the Unicorn: Myth, Meaning & Symbol - ConnollyCove

    Jun 15, 2025 · While unicorns may not roam the Scottish highlands, it has majestically guarded the nation’s identity for centuries. Here, we delve into its unique significance and the myths that shaped its role as Scotland’s national animal.

  9. The Unicorn Myth - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 23, 2020 · Today, the unicorn can still be found everywhere (and nowhere): it remains a ubiquitous symbol that pervades popular culture from children's movies to Silicon Valley slang for start-ups valued at over one billion dollars. Though we may no longer believe in the existence of unicorns, the unicorn myth remains very much alive and well.

  10. 10 Fantastical Facts About Unicorns - Mental Floss

    Jan 28, 2021 · Learn more about unicorns with these 10 facts about the mythical, magical creatures. 1. People have been imagining unicorns for a really long time. The first known depiction of a...