This one-horned deer was spotted in a nature reserve near Florence, Italy. Scientists claim it to be a genetic anomaly, similar to other cases that have spawned the unicorn mythology. In medieval lore, the unicorn could only be tamed by a virgin by laying its head upon her lap. Its horn was said to neutralize poison. The unicorn is often used in Catholic writing as a symbol of Christ. Coincidentally, a gathering of unicorns is called a "blessing."
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Strange Wonder #3: Unicorns are REAL...kinda
This one-horned deer was spotted in a nature reserve near Florence, Italy. Scientists claim it to be a genetic anomaly, similar to other cases that have spawned the unicorn mythology. In medieval lore, the unicorn could only be tamed by a virgin by laying its head upon her lap. Its horn was said to neutralize poison. The unicorn is often used in Catholic writing as a symbol of Christ. Coincidentally, a gathering of unicorns is called a "blessing."
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