Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the Magical Mythical Unicorn is an anthology of esoteric knowledge, myths, and legends about the most magical of beasts: the mythical unicorn. Utilizing a global lens, the authors delve into the critical importance of the timeless unicorn across multiple cultures and spiritual traditions to display the transformative energy of the creature and its larger effect on humanityâs consciousness. No other mythological creature is enjoying as rapid an ascent into the public eye and consciousness as the magical unicorn. The unicorn is now a fixture in contemporary pop culture. This book explores a diverse assortment of tales about the unicorn, ranging from its presence in the Garden of Eden, its foretelling of the births of Confucius and the Buddha, its protection of India from the wrath of Genghis Khanâs army, and its depiction within heraldry, including in the Scottish and British thrones. It features in-depth sections on the use of the unicornâs horn for detecting poisons and healing, the hornâs connection to the opening of the third eye, and the unicornâs depictions in ancient Sumeria, Egypt, and many other early civilizations.