Figurină Unicorn, Safari

One of the most instantly recognizable mythical creatures, the stately unicorn symbolizes virtue and strength. Although the beautiful creature has no myths of its own, it has appeared in artwork dating back centuries, to times when it was assumed to be real.

• Scientific Name: Rinocerotis
• Characteristics: Head held high, this unicorn figure looks ready to trot into a story of its own. The decorated mane might symbolize the beauty of the maidens with whom unicorns are often associated.
• Size and Color: The shimmering white coat of this gorgeous figure is punctuated by brilliant splashes of color from the flowers in its mane. At 5 ½ inches long and 4 ½ tall the figure sizes up well with our fantasy and mythical creatures, as well as our other horses.
• The Unicorn is part of the Mythical Realms® collection.
• All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free.

History

A horse-like creature with a single horn protruding from its head can be found in the artwork of cultures as widespread as Japan and England, Mexico and India. In ancient times, and even in medieval times, the creature was believed to truly exist, so it didn’t figure in mythological stories. Of course, it always existed somewhere else, but that didn’t stop believers from desiring to own a unicorn horn, reputed to have medicinal powers.

Story

The bright white horse galloped as fast as its legs could carry it, away from the only home it knew. A bright full moon filled the sky, but the horse soon entered an old forest, impenetrable by light. The horse thrashed and stumbled, but soon found itself in a clearing at the forest center. Drooping its head to rest and drink from a stream, the horse was surprised by a voice. “What have we here? A runaway?” It was a wizard, one of those elusive forest dwellers the horse had only heard stories about. “You’ve suffered greatly, I can see,” said the kindly wizard. Perhaps a bit of magic would give you a new future.” The horse suddenly felt an itch in the center of its head. It dipped its head again toward the water and was startled when the moon suddenly revealed its reflection in the placid stream. A long, swirling horn had appeared! The wizard patted the surprised horse on its back. “What shall we call you? The very first of a new breed. How about a unicorn?”