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Are Unicorns Real?
In the exquisite words of renowned American actress Emma Stone, “What sets you apart can sometimes feel like a burden and it’s not. And a lot of the time, it’s what makes you great.” Emma is a firm believer that “normal” isn’t what we should aspire to; rather, we should get as far away from mediocrity as we can. She opines and shows that the beauty of humanity flourishes amid our differences.
For as long as I can remember, the uniqueness of both humanity and nature has always been a divisive topic. Some philosophers agree with Emma’s approach, stating that diversity is what makes humans truly beautiful. They also agree that diversity is what leads to advancements in all ramifications of our existence.
As with most things in life, not everyone is going to be on the same page. Many people disagree with this approach. Although some advancements have been made because of our differences or diversities, these differences have also brought major calamities upon humanity. Take, for example, the World wars that occurred due to disagreements between various countries and tribes.
Ultimately, both schools of thought have their merits. What then do we believe? Think of it this way. Wars have been started, and people have been killed due to differences. However, I wouldn’t say it was the diversities that led to war. Rather, it was the inability of the people involved to reconcile their differences and reach a compromise that led to wars.
On the flip side, it is irrefutable that these differences have led to growth and advancements in numerous ramifications of life. What am I driving at? The resplendence of diversity!
As much as I’d love to discuss the nuances of humanity’s diversity, that’s a topic for another day. Today, we shall explore one of the jewels of human mythology: the unicorn!
What is A Unicorn?
For conceptual clarification, allow me to review our foundational concepts. The word unicorn means “a single horn.” Unicorns are typically white horses, with one horn stemming from their forehead. Its spiral-like series of furrows characterize this horn.
Unicorns aren’t always seen as horses. Some cultures view unicorns as deer-like creatures. This view is due to the rumor that unicorns have cloven hooves, like deer and donkeys, unlike the single-toed hooves found in horses.
According to urban myths, unicorns have many magical capabilities. It is rumored that their tears and blood have special healing properties. In addition, its horn is said to be the antidote to most poisons. Unicorns are a symbol of diversity, power, ferocity, speed, and freedom. As such, they appear on many emblems and logos.
What Does the Bible Say About Unicorns?
As with most concepts, exploring the biblical point of view can prove to be an enlightening undertaking. The tale of unicorns isn’t different. Most modern translations of the bible do not mention unicorns in any way. However, if we take a step backward to the King James version, we will see nine unicorn references.
Most philosophers accredit this to mistranslation of some sort. This view is because unicorn means “single-horned creature.” Therefore, it could also be referring to a rhinoceros, as opposed to a magical horse. Other biblical scholars opine that the Hebrew word, “re’em,” translated as “unicorn,” could have referred to a horned bull. In any case, here are the biblical references of the unicorn:
- Deuteronomy 33:17:“His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.”
- Psalms 22:21:“Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.”
- Isaiah 34:7:“And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness.”
- Job 39:10: “Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?”
- Psalms 29:6: “He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.”
- Psalms 92:10: “But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
- Numbers 23:22: “God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of a unicorn.”
- Numbers 24:8: “God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of a unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.”
- Job 39:9: “Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?”
Since we have obtained conceptual clarity and considered the biblical perspective of our mythical subject, it is only right that we address the rumored fossil and skeletal remains of these majestic creatures.
Sightings of Unicorns and Their Fossils
While there have been numerous sightings of a horse, deer, and bull fossils, none convincingly allude to a single-horned horse or unicorn of any sort.
However, this hasn’t stopped people from trying to find remains. This persistence led to the discovery of several “unicorn” skeletons. Ultimately, these remains have been deemed to be fake. One remain was even revealed as a phony unicorn skeleton constructed by German inventor Otto von Guericke in the 1600s. Till today, we don’t know if this construction was done on a whim or based on an encounter with an actual unicorn.
As regards actual unicorn sightings, the case remains the same. A few people claim to have seen unicorns, such as Austrian naturalist Antal Festetics. He said he viewed a unicorn while horse-riding in the Harz Mountains. However, he didn’t provide any tangible proof as regards his encounter.
The Bottom Line
Ultimately, it is glaringly obvious that the unicorn is not real, or at the very least, we haven’t discovered it yet. The idea, however, of the beauty of uniqueness and quirks is very real. What do I mean by this?
You see, the beautiful thing about humans is that we are all special in one way or the other. However, it is easier to identify this uniqueness in another person than to acknowledge our uniqueness within.
And though the general idea of a horned horse with golden hair remains a fantasy, I believe that, in some weird way, the unicorn symbolizes humanity’s uniqueness. That, in its entirety, is utterly astonishing. To this end, I leave you with the wise words of Jane Fonda. “The most incredible beauty and the most satisfying way of life come from affirming your own uniqueness.”
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Igor is an SEO specialist, designer, photographer, writer and music producer. He believes that knowledge can change the world and be used to inspire and empower young people to build the life of their dreams. When he is not writing in his favorite coffee shop, Igor spends most of his time reading books, taking photos, producing house music, and learning about cinematography. He is a sucker for good coffee, Indian food, and video games.
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