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Unicorn Artwork

Unicorn artwork depicts the many different forms of this mythological creature. Single-horned animals have been referenced in art and mythology in many different cultural areas. Ancient Greek writers of natural history wrote of these creatures as though they were real.

The earliest images which can be associated with unicorn artwork are depictions upon seals from the Indus Valley Civilization. It is possible that these animals were actually two horned animals drawn in profile. A lot of possible single-horned animal images from ancient Mesopotamia are hard to interpret for this same reason.

Modern unicorn artwork simply involves a horse with a horn upon its head. However, the traditional Western mythological animal has many other distinguishing features. These include cloven hoofs, the tale of a lion, and a billy goat’s beard.

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