The Mythology Behind Unicorns

Hi all, so the other day I am walking in the mall and come across Claire’s. (I am not affiliated in any way, just a mom of princesses).

I was searching for a new coin purse/wallet thing, so I go in. As I look all I can find is unicorn ones, very cute but not for me. I am an adult, and yes some girls can rock it, but not me, I would just feel like a fool. So I get home and I fell in the rabbit hole. What is with people’s obsession with unicorns?

Definition of Unicorn

Merriam- Webster defines unicorns as a ,mythical creature resembling a horse with a long mane, and a horn in the center of its forehead. It is also defines it as an animal that was mentioned in the Bible. Claiming them to be one horned rhinoceros or aurochs. Aurochs are an extinct species of wild cattle. How beautiful and peaceful that sounds, right? Well, let’s find out.

Indus Valley and Greek Myths

The time was roughly 2600 B.C., during the Bronze Age, in the Indus Valley. This territory spanned Egypt and Mesopotamia.

This civilization was known for being technologically advanced. They were also known for their art, this is where the unicorns play in. Many seals or pieces of art have been found depicting unicorns. The belief in them for these people is more of a…