""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 in various cultures, from ancient Greece to medieval Europe and beyond. It examines the various depictions of unicorns in art, literature, and folklore, and explores the symbolism and meanings associated with this legendary creature. The author also looks at the various theories and beliefs surrounding the existence of unicorns ...
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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 in various cultures, from ancient Greece to medieval Europe and beyond. It examines the various depictions of unicorns in art, literature, and folklore, and explores the symbolism and meanings associated with this legendary creature. The author also looks at the various theories and beliefs surrounding the existence of unicorns, including whether they were based on real animals or purely fictional creations. With its detailed analysis and engaging writing style, ""The Unicorn"" is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, and the history of magical creatures.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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