unicorn legend in the world

In the novel Harry Potter, killing Unicorn considered a great sin against nature. But Lord Voldemort killed the creature's remains because the blood is believed to give eternal life to those who drink it. That's great that the award was given to this mysterious creature. But does he really exist in this world? or did he just appear in the imagination of fiction writers?





Unicorn in history 


In a modern legend that appears in the Middle Ages, Unicorn is described as being shaped horse with one horn on his head.In a more traditional version, this creature is described as having split nails, beard like a goat and a tail like a lion. But one thing in common of the traditional and the modern description of the existence of a single horn on its head. 


The first time this creature is known by the ancient cultures of India. At 2500 year-old seals found at Mohenjo Daro and Harappa, we can see an ancient form of a unicorn with inscriptions that are still unresolved.


Besides India, China also has its own Unicorn. These creatures are known as Qilin. In Japan, he was known as Kirin and described as having a body like a deer, green scales and a long horn on the head.In medieval times, the influence of Unicorn to Europe and began to be used as objects of art and symbols of nobility. At this time, the character of the Unicorn has been turned into a creature that actually resembles a horse entirely with a single horn on his head. 


Along with the rise of humanism, Unicorn get its own place as a symbol of pure love and faithful marriage.According to the legend that circulated in Europe, called the Unicorn could only be conquered by a virgin. Therefore, the virgin is often used as bait to catch these creatures in the wild. 


In the more popular belief, called Unicorn horn can neutralize poison. Therefore, according to legend, the horns have been used as material for ceremonial cups used by the royal family, although many believe that the horn is used is not really a mythological animal unicorn horn, but horn of the Narwhal, Unicorn whale.