For the unicorn requires not that she has never known the touch of men, but only that an unmoderated desire for that touch has not closed her inner vision, or provoked her into a wordly pursuits. Unicorns have also long been a representation of the Moon. This is another clear indication of their association to feminine energy.
The association to feminine yin energy is also evident in the mysterious, intuitive, and magical characteristics ascribed to the unicorn. The feminine nature of the unicorn is so common throughout different cultures that it is often considered to be a valid archetype or universal energy pattern. Often considered the most wondrous of all mythical creatures, the unicorn is also a symbol of magic, miracles, and enchantment. The magical and enchanting unicorn appears to only a rare few and has the ability to bestow magic, miracles and wisdom to those who are pure of heart and virtuous in their deeds.
Nowadays, the unicorn is strongly associated with vibrant imagination and a sense of wonder. Present in numerous children books, it also appeals to adults because of its mysterious and fantastic attributes. The unicorn is one of a very few mythical creatures that is considered to be beneficial in almost all traditions. Unicorn cave paintings have been found in Native American settlements and caves and the elders also told stories and unicorn legends.
Mythological unicorns and unicorn symbols were often found with symbols of lions, eagles, and dragons. As stated earlier, the Native elders believed the unicorn was the penetrating force of the masculine spirit and represented male vitality. In the Old Testament, the virgin tamed this beast and then betrayed him by delivering it to the human hunters. It is believed that Marco Polo, on his travels, saw unicorns. However, some experts believe that he might have been told of the mythical creature by Native Americans.
Some even say that he might have seen rhinoceros in Java and mistaken them for unicorns. He then made some unflattering remarks about unicorns, but despite these remarks, visitors to the North American Continents still tried to find these magical animals.
Some visitors even claimed to have seen the unicorn and also heard about them from the Native Indians. Much of the Eastern symbolism of unicorn is linked with the Chinese unicorn qilin pronounced cheeleen , as this inspired all the later myths.
Earlier, people believed the Chinese one-horned goat-like female beast Zhi pronounced Jhuhr. Chinese unicorn or Zhi became the symbol of justice in China — after all, like a longing for this mythical creature, man always longs for ideal justice.
The myth of the Unicorn in the East thus originated in China and spread to other parts of Asia. Jeannie Thomas Parker, the author of The Mythic Chinese Unicorn 2 , believes that the unicorn symbol cannot be universal.
After all, this is a magical creature capable of endless transformations. That is why, in different times and different places, the images of unicorn have varied. White unicorn figurines are often gifted in China. This is because white is the ultimate symbol of innocence, purity, immortality, and incorruptibility in China. The unicorn symbol may have also later inspired the two rhinoceros horn cup symbolism, which is the ultimate symbol of longevity and good fortune.
The word unicorn comes from Latin Unus, meaning one and cornus, meaning horn. In the Old Testament, the unicorn was a masculine spirit that could only be captured by a virgin such as Mary. As soon as the unicorn sees a virgin, it lays its head on her lap and falls asleep.
The use of Unicorn sign in Art is often based on this interpretation. By the third century, the unicorn was adopted by the Christian world, not merely as a remarkable animal that had been described by pagan writers and endorsed by the Bible, but as a symbol of Christ.
There is power, majesty, and exaltation in the Unicorn of the Old Testament. Basil — the father of Eastern Church, developed the unicorn symbolism at length. He says in part that Christ be known as the Son of Unicorn for, as we have learned in Job, the Unicorn is irresistible in might and unsubjected to man. He further adds that unicorn horn symbolism means glory, power, and salvation.
Christ being the Power of God, must be called Unicorn on Ground that he has one horn — that is one common power with the Father. The magical, mythical unicorn had an important symbolic meaning to the Celtic people of Europe. The magical, mythical unicorn held special importance to the Celts. To them, things associated with unicorns include virtues of purity, innocence, endurance, gentleness, fertility, and was also linked to nature, dreams, and magic. They believed that the unicorn could take one look at a person and know his heart and whether they were virtuous.
Celts were spiritual people that believed in magic. They also believed that the world of humans was connected to those of animals as well as that of magical beings like elves, fairies, goblins, and unicorns.
The Celtic alphabet comprises images and symbols rather than alphabets. They even had unique astrological signs. They believe the Unicorn should have a zodiac sign: born between July 4th and August 8th. Today, these people are considered to be born under Cancer Zodiac and, like the unicorn, they are intelligent, loyal, kind, of service to others, and natural caregivers with a generous spirit. In Africa, the unicorn symbolizes the rank of princes and emperors and among certain tribes, it was worshiped as a symbol of the sun.
African tribes believed that the elusive creature had a hybrid-make with the body of a horse, a horn of a rhinoceros, legs of an antelope, and tail of a lion. They believed that the unicorn also incorporated the traits and characteristics of all these animals. They also believed that catching a unicorn could grant you your wish — whatever your heart desired. The base of the horn is pure white, the middle is gold and black, and the tip is vivid crimson.
Many tribes believe that the unicorn can only be captured by someone with the purest heart by means of innocent repetitiveness. This is in reference to the spiritual Hidden Self and the Human Self.
It is flexible; this horn can curls up when the creature sleeps. It can become hard and stiff under the excitement of unicorn wrath. Unicorn in dreams means lust, idealized love, and mystery. Dreaming of unicorns is seen as a very positive sign. Unicorn dreams are associated with purity, magical consciousness, and union of the divine and animal physical nature. Dream analysts believe that when you dream of unicorns, it is a subconscious message to ask yourself: Where is my life?
Am I ready to align my physical nature with my spiritual nature? Unicorns are associated with purity, strength and power. Since the 15 th Century, many monarchs of Scotland have used the unicorn in their coat of arms. Kings favored the mythical beast because they considered it to be the best representation of power.
In fact, unicorns were believed to be so strong that only Kings and virgin maidens could keep them captive. Kings were able to do this due to their divine right to ruler-ship and virgins are as pure and innocent as the unicorns themselves. The British coat of arms depicts a unicorn and a lion flanking a shield. The lion is the national animal of England, and the unicorn represents Scotland; both of which are part of the British empire. Moreover, the unicorn is undefeatable. Considering the centuries old feuding between the two countries, we think not.
While many people are happy to simply don their favourite sparkly horned headband, Scotland has been known to take a more reverent approach. In , the folk at Stirling Castle even tracked down a unicorn for the children to pet. It was launched in and is one of the six oldest ships in existence in the world. What makes this ship magical? The majestic unicorn figurehead at its prow, of course! Many apothecaries would claim to stock powdered unicorn horn which was usually walrus ivory or rhino horn.
Unicorns tend to inspire unbridled enthusiasm and even slightly obsessive adoration… to the point where unicorn fans in the Philippines dedicated an entire coastal theme park to these beautiful beasts!
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