The Unicorn: A Mythological Investigation by Robert Brown is a comprehensive exploration of the mythical creature known as the unicorn. The book delves into the history and origins of the unicorn, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Persians. It also examines the role of the unicorn in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the unicorn's symbolism and how it has been interpreted throughout history. It ...
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The Unicorn: A Mythological Investigation by Robert Brown is a comprehensive exploration of the mythical creature known as the unicorn. The book delves into the history and origins of the unicorn, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Persians. It also examines the role of the unicorn in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the unicorn's symbolism and how it has been interpreted throughout history. It explores the unicorn as a symbol of purity, innocence, and divinity, as well as its association with magic and healing.In addition, the book covers the various depictions of the unicorn in art, literature, and popular culture, including its portrayal in medieval tapestries and modern films.Overall, The Unicorn: A Mythological Investigation offers a fascinating look into one of the most enduring and beloved mythical creatures of all time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or the history of art and culture.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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