What is the unicorn?

Unicorn is a mythological creature that resembles a horse with the Narwhal corner protruding from his forehead. Classic creatures also have Billy goats, hooves and a lion's tail. It is generally assumed that it is benevolent, and its blood and corner are said to have healing and cleaning properties. Lago Posadas, Argentina; And Namaqualand in South Africa has similar creatures. This is also mentioned in the Bible version and in ancient Greek and Roman works of natural history and folklore. However, no scientific evidence of the existence of unicorn has never emerged. Several alleged skeletons have been exhibited in history, but are generally considered fraud. The word translated in the version of the Bible of King James as "Unicorn" is re'em , which many scientists believe that it was related to the extinct type of cattle called aurochs .

Unicorn is most often associated with a medieval Europe in which it has become a strong and ubiquitous symbol of purity,Christ and incarnation. On the contrary, he also became a symbol of court love and later faithful marriage, and his dimensioned corner was considered an aphrodisiac. The spiral corner of Narwhal, a sea animal, was often sold as a unicorn during the medieval era. In the medieval tradition, the corner has the ability to neutralize poison. In addition, many legends have concluded that only the virgin can be caught or mounted.

Unicorn prevails in many medieval arts, most great in two series of tapiseries. Hunt Unicorn , a series of seven tapestries exposed to Cloisters in New York, depicts nobles who hunt and kill the unicorn using a girl. The creation is presented in the Royal Wedding holiday and the last tapestry shows that it is resurrected, but tame, sits inside the cover under the pomegranate tree, a fertility symbol. The series is distinguished by symbolism about Christianity and marriage. Lady and Unicorn , a series of six tapisters exposed to the cluny Museum in Paris, showsEach of the five senses along with "love". The unicorns appear in every tapiseria in the series.

Unicorn is also an important symbol in heraldic or weapons coats, where it represents purity, strength and freedom. It was not widely used until the 15th century, but at that time it became very popular. Sometimes a collar shows, but more often with a broken collar, symbolizing his undoubted spirit. In particular, it appears in Scottish and British royal weapons.