The Unicorn: A Mythological Investigation is a book written by Robert Brown that explores the history, symbolism, and cultural significance of the mythical creature known as the unicorn. Brown delves into various mythologies and legends from around the world, tracing the origins of the unicorn and its evolution over time. He also examines the unicorn's representation in art and literature, from medieval tapestries to modern-day fantasy novels. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the unicorn's role in human ...
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The Unicorn: A Mythological Investigation is a book written by Robert Brown that explores the history, symbolism, and cultural significance of the mythical creature known as the unicorn. Brown delves into various mythologies and legends from around the world, tracing the origins of the unicorn and its evolution over time. He also examines the unicorn's representation in art and literature, from medieval tapestries to modern-day fantasy novels. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the unicorn's role in human imagination and its enduring appeal as a symbol of purity, grace, and magic. Through his research, Brown sheds light on the unicorn's complex and fascinating mythology, revealing the many layers of meaning behind this beloved creature.1881. This brochure is intended to be contribution to the science of psychology and contends that for the study of man to be successful his earlier, simpler phases must be considered. The author uses the history of the Lion and the Unicorn to exhibit one aspect of the ideas of Time and Cosmic Order as shown in the most obvious divisions of period, Day and Night. Contents: Heraldic Unicorn; Opinions respecting the Terrestrial Existence of the Unicorn; Unicorn in Archaic Art; Deus Lunus; The Lunar Phases; Hekate; Medousa the Gorgo; Ino and Melikertes: Three legged Ass of the Bundahis; Aspects of the Moon; Contest between the Lion and the Leopard; The Lion and the Unicorn. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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