Unicorn Lore & Mythology

Where do unicorns come from? These articles trace the unicorn through thousands of years of story, from early Greek and Persian accounts to medieval bestiaries, the Unicorn Tapestries and the kirin of East Asia. History, legend and a little magic, all drawn from the lore itself.


  • Where Do Unicorns Live?

    Where do unicorns live? What is the ideal natural environment for unicorns? Find the top destinations on Earth to spot unicorns.

  • Unicorns in Scotland

    The unicorn is a significant part of Scottish identity. Keep reading to learn more about unicorns in Scotland and why unicorns are so highly valued there.

  • Why Is a Unicorn Called a Unicorn?

    Unicorn is a legendary mythical creature with a single horn in the middle of its forehead. But why is a unicorn called a unicorn? Why is it not called unihorn?

  • The Origin of the Unicorn Myth

    What is the origin of the unicorn myth? We are going to trace the unicorns across history. We will visit ancient Greece, India and China to find out the truth.

  • Unicorns in Harry Potter

    Unicorn is one of the many magical beasts Harry Potter encounters while studying at Hogwarts. How are the unicorns in Harry Potter represented?

  • What Is a Unicorn Fish?

    What is a unicorn fish? A fish with a unicorn horn? Today, we are going to learn all about this magical fish. We are also going to reveal the secret magical power unicorn fishes have.

  • Lion and Unicorn

    Lion and unicorn might sound like they have nothing to do with each other. A feline living in African savanna, and a magical, horse-like creature with one horn?

  • What Is a Llamacorn?

    What is a llamacorn, one of the most popular unicorn hybrid animals these days? You know, unicorn hybrids; caticorn, dogicorn, slothicorn… And of course, llamacorn!

  • What Is a Slothicorn?

    Everyone seems to be talking about slothicorns these days. What is a slothicorn, exactly? We are going to find out all about it!

  • What Is a Unicorn?

    What is a unicorn? Does a single horn make any animal a unicorn? Can humans be unicorns too? And what on Earth are the troublesome unicorn hunters?