The unicorn (lat. Unicornis, greek. Monókeros) is a horse with a straight horn on the middle of the forehead. Sometimes it is also described with features that differ from the horse, such as split hooves, a lion's tail or a goatee. It became known in the Middle Ages particularly through the physiology, is considered the noblest of all mythical animals and is a symbol for the good.
The horn of the unicorn is turned like a snail and shown tapering in the front. It is said to be white and up to half a meter long. The unicorn is said to fight, heal and even revive the dead with his enemies. The horn as a drinking vessel is said to have healing powers against diseases such as the plague and leprosy. It is also said to be insensitive to fire and poison.
The unicorn is said to live mostly as a loner in a forest, which it protects and protects. It is said that the plants and animals in a unicorn forest are larger and healthier than in a normal forest. In this forest there is supposed to be a small lake in which the vanity-prone unicorn can see itself as a reflection. It is also said that there is always spring in a unicorn forest and that the unicorn is immortal as long as it does not leave "its" forest.
It is also said that the unicorns are friends of the elf people. They meet with them on full moon nights and attend the magical elf dances. Among others. they are also called the "eye of God". Story edit
The unicorn can be found in the Indian myth, as well as in the Persian creation story and in the Edda.
The unicorn is said to have its mythical origin in Greek mythology. There Zeus cut off a horn (cornucopia) from the goat Almathea that suckled him. The body of a horse was given to illustrate the pride and nobility of the unicorn.