Unicorns Facts, Figures & Fun

Even after other fanciful beasts—like dragons and griffins—were relegated to the world of the imagination, people kept on believing in unicorns. Prolific fantasy writer Nigel Suckling takes a lively and wide-ranging look at the enduring fascination of this beautiful creature. He delves into the early confusion between the unicorn and the rhinoceros; Alexander the Great’s quest for the unicorn; Biblical references to the unicorn and their adoption as a Christian symbol; their use in heraldry; and the medicinal value of their horns. In addition, he compares the legends and beliefs in China, Japan, and Tibet with those in Europe.