The Surprising Centuries-old Origins of the Unicorn
This class of one-horned creatures has a darker and more multifaceted history.
The Surprising Centuries-old Origins of the Unicorn Fate & Fabled
Unicorns aren’t all pretty white horses, some of them have scales, fangs, or ox tails. It turns out, cultures around the world have tales of mythical one-horned creatures who often rule over the other beasts of their land. Over time, these often sinister characters morphed into a symbol of rarity and resilience.
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Fate & Fabled
Join Dr. Moiya McTier & Emily Zarka and dig into the stories and characters of ancient mythologies to explore why such tales were crafted, and investigate mythology’s influence on humanity.
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