Unicorns Facts, Figures & Fun

by Nigel Suckling

Even after other fanciful beasts―like dragons and griffins―were relegated to the world of the imagination, people kept on believing in unicorns. Prolific fantasy writer Nigel Suckling takes a lively and wide-ranging look at the enduring fascination of this beautiful creature. He delves into the early confusion between the unicorn and the rhinoceros; Alexander the Great’s quest for the unicorn; Biblical references to the unicorn and their adoption as a Christian symbol; their use in heraldry; and the medicinal value of their horns. In addition, he compares the legends and beliefs in China, Japan, and Tibet with those in Europe.

Genres: Folklore

9696 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Luci Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not a bad book, but it seemed to be all over the place. There are random quotes in locations, and it doesn't really follow much of a timeline. There are seperate chapters for different aspects of the unicorn, such as history, art, spirituality, etc.

There is a ton of great information about the unicorn here for anyone who wants to learn about it for a story or for D&D, etc. But it could have definitely been structured better.

[Shelly]

Filled with interesting facts that made me think differently about the unicorn. A good, quick read.