Unicorn
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A unicorn is a legendary horse-like creature from mythology and folklore, typically depicted with a single spiraling horn on its forehead and associated with purity, rarity, and magical powers.
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Folklore being
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Mythological creature ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
Children's stories
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Christian symbolism ⓘ European folklore ⓘ Heraldry ⓘ Medieval bestiaries NERFINISHED ⓘ Modern fantasy literature ⓘ Popular culture ⓘ Renaissance art NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Chastity
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Grace NERFINISHED ⓘ Healing powers ⓘ Incorruptibility ⓘ Magic ⓘ Purity ⓘ Rarity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
Fantasy creatures
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Folklore ⓘ Mythology ⓘ |
| colorVariant |
Pale colors
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White ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin |
Ancient Near Eastern influences (disputed)
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European tradition ⓘ |
| hasAbility |
Detecting impurity
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Granting protection ⓘ Magical healing ⓘ Purifying water ⓘ |
| hasBodyPart |
Horn
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Mane ⓘ Tail ⓘ |
| hasHornProperty |
Healing properties
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Magical properties ⓘ Poison detection ⓘ Spiral shape ⓘ |
| hasPhysicalForm |
Horse-like body
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Single horn on forehead ⓘ Spiraling horn ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Ancient Greek writings
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Bestiary manuscripts ⓘ Medieval European texts ⓘ |
| oftenDepictedWith |
Cloven hooves (in some traditions)
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Goat-like beard (in some traditions) ⓘ Lion-like tail (in some traditions) ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Divine power
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Innocence ⓘ Mystery ⓘ Purity ⓘ Rarity NERFINISHED ⓘ The unattainable ⓘ |
| usedAs |
Heraldic supporter in the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom
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National symbol of Scotland ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.