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unicorn

Mythical animal referred to by classical writers, said to live in India and resembling a horse, but with one spiralled horn growing from the forehead.

It was especially important in medieval Christian symbolism and lore.



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Contents: Michael Friedlander, "In Memoriam"; Isidore Silver, "Bibliographie selective des travaux publies"; Gerard Defaux, "De Marie 'a Delie: Le cedre, le venin, Ia licorne et La Colonne du Dieu vivant"; Jerry C.
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