The unicorn is one of the most popular mythical creatures that seems to exist in many cultures. In the West, the unicorn is generally depicted as a beautiful slim white horse with a coiled horn on its forehead. Unicorns appear only for the pure of heart according to some legends, this is perhaps why so few of us have seen one. Although the behavior and appearance of the unicorn differ based on location, it was generally considered untamed and wild in the Western world, while in the East it was gentle, peaceful, meek, and said to bring good luck.
In the West, the unicorn was first mentioned by a Greek physician and historian from Persia and India, Ctesias, in 398 BC. According to him, unicorns lived in India. Ctesias described the creatures as “wild asses that are as big as a horse, or even bigger. Their heads are dark red, their bodies are white, and their eyes are a deep blue. The horn on their forehead is quite long, about half a meter. ” -meter long. “The horn was also described as white at the base, dark brown or black in the middle, and with a sharp red tip. People believed that the horn possesses healing abilities. It became very fashionable among royalty. and the nobility in the Middle Ages have a drinking cup made from unicorn horn, as it was supposed to detect poison.The animal appears to be a mix of Himalayan antelope, Indian rhinoceros and wild ass.
In China, your unicorn is called Qilin or Chilin / Kilin. The Chinese unicorn is considered one of the four sacred beasts: Qilin, Phoenix, Dragon, and Tortoise. Qilin is also considered a creature of great power and wisdom. Their appearance was always considered a sign of good luck. The Chinese believe that Qilin can only appear during the time when there is a wise and kind ruler or during the time when these great leaders are about to die or be born.
In the West, the unicorn is a symbol of strength, agility, endurance, wisdom, perseverance, and joy. It also represents hope, purity, grace, and love. While in China, this sacred creature is a symbol of good luck, protection, and wisdom.
